Office critical illness cover: How well does it protect employees and their families?The distinction matters for how HR teams design the benefit. A fixed benefit CI policy addresses income replacement and non medical costs t...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to launch 1-gram gold ring scheme for newborns on Monday, Sept 28On September 28, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will inaugurate a one-gram gold ring scheme for newborns. The scheme, named Thaim...
27 Sep, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
UP govt steps up outreach to key voter groups ahead of 2027 Assembly pollsUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s government has announced a series of measures benefiting Panchayat Sahayaks, farmers, ex-ser...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Quote of the day by Eric Clapton: “My enlightenment has come from....” — Timeless life lesson from an inspiring quote on sadness, emotional strength, acceptance, empathy, self-understanding and why shared pain can sometimes make us feel less alone, by the legendary British guitarist and singerQuote of the day by Eric Clapton explores how sadness can sometimes bring comfort instead of despair. His words offer a thoughtful life les...
08 Sep, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
CA manager with Rs 2.6 lakh salary returns after maternity leave on same pay but was given less responsibilites; court orders Rs 10 lakh compensationDelhi High Court ruled maternity protection includes job responsibilities and career prospects. A Chartered Accountant Rakhi Bisht's role w...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
Woman went on maternity leave as a manager returned to a find a clerk role waiting for her and her team gone; Court orders employer to pay her Rs 10 lakhDelhi High Court has ordered HashiCorp to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation to Rakhi Bisht, a Chartered Accountant who returned from maternity le...
05 Sep, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Maternity can't be allowed to become reason of ignominy at workplace: Delhi HCThe Delhi High Court has established that maternity leave is crucial for safeguarding a woman's professional standing and opportunities for...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Health insurance during pregnancy: When unrelated illnesses can lead to claim rejectionWithout maternity cover, pregnancy-related complications aren’t covered, but disputes can arise over whether the exclusion extends to unrel...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Tamil Nadu hikes CM health insurance cover to Rs 25 lakh, raises Aavin milk procurement priceTamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay increased health insurance coverage to twenty-five lakh rupees. He also announced a hike in Aavi...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces 365 days maternity leave for third child to boost population growthThe Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister Vijay has extended maternity leave for women state government employees having a third chil...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Approve maternity leave for third pregnancy: HC to TN govtThe Madras High Court ruled that the government cannot discriminate in approving maternity benefits, including for third pregnancies. A div...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Women's tennis players now are eligible for paid maternity leave financed by Saudi fundThe WTA has introduced a novel maternity leave program, sponsored by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, offering 12 months of paid leav...
08 Mar, 2025, 12.16 AM IST
How much salary do women get on maternity leave - full salary or basic?Maternity Leave in India: Not many women know the benefits they get under the Maternity Benefit Act. This includes the maximum number of pa...
22 Nov, 2024, 12.18 PM IST
Small companies hire more men to avoid maternity 'burden'In the survey, 46% of the respondents said they hired mostly male employees in the last 18 months.
09 Mar, 2019, 08.27 AM IST
Government to conduct survey on maternity benefit scheme to find its efficacyThe scheme, which aims to provide partial compensation for wage loss to women during pregnancy and a cash incentive of Rs 6,000, has so far...
28 Jan, 2019, 08.21 AM IST
Maternity benefit also covers those already on leave: Labour MinistryThe Labour Ministry today clarified that the employees already on maternity leave will be eligible for enhanced paid leave under the amende...
08 May, 2017, 08.26 PM IST
- Manage your work and maternity leave
Legally, a woman is entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave to be taken during the time immediately preceding or immediately after the deli...
12 Jul, 2011, 08.21 AM IST