Pregnant with high-risk twins, woman says boss gets 'annoyed' by her doctor appointments; questions workplace rightsA pregnant employee expecting high-risk twins has gone viral after sharing that her boss repeatedly complained about her frequent medical a...
18 Feb, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Amazon sued over 'punitive' handling of employee absencesAmazon is facing a class action lawsuit in New York, accused of penalising warehouse workers with disabilities through harsh absence polici...
13 Nov, 2025, 08.58 AM IST
Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states and clear way to overturn Missouri ban but lose in 3Voters across the United States grappled with abortion rights, delivering a mixed bag of victories and defeats for both sides of the issue....
06 Nov, 2024, 07.45 PM IST
Myth Debunking 101: Taking maternity leave means you will be replacedDespite improved maternity policies, many women fear job loss during maternity leave due to outdated perceptions and lack of communication....
07 Oct, 2024, 04.43 PM IST
Amazon must comply with US agency's pregnancy bias probe, judge rulesJudge Lorna Schofield ordered Amazon to comply with an EEOC subpoena on pregnancy discrimination claims. By August 9, Amazon must provide s...
12 Jul, 2024, 07.31 PM IST
Microsoft settles California probe over worker leave for $14 millionMicrosoft agrees to pay $14 million to settle claims of retaliating against workers for taking leave in California. The settlement also man...
04 Jul, 2024, 07.04 AM IST
Walmart expands abortion coverage for employeesThe new policy will also offer "travel support" for workers and dependents covered under their health care plans so they can access service...
20 Aug, 2022, 12.36 AM IST
SBI suspends circular on recruitment of pregnant womenIn view of the public sentiments, SBI has decided to keep the revised instructions regarding recruitment of pregnant women candidates in ab...
29 Jan, 2022, 06.33 PM IST
Biggest infringement of human rights takes place when they are seen from prism of politics and political profit and loss: PM ModiHuman rights come with duties and they are "two tracks on which the journey of human development and human dignity takes place." Rights and...
13 Oct, 2021, 07.27 AM IST
Planning to buy health insurance with maternity benefit? Here's what you should knowA health insurance policy with a maternity benefit covers the costs of maternity and health care of an expecting mother and her newborn. Ho...
25 Aug, 2020, 06.12 PM IST
Swiggy rolls out childcare and parenthood policy to benefit diverse workforceEmployees will receive benefits for adoption, fertility care and surrogacy, which include five days of leave in a calendar year in order to...
06 Feb, 2020, 11.13 AM IST
Maternity benefits not just for live births, says consumer courtChild in its mother’s womb is entitled to all rights: Court
06 Dec, 2018, 10.58 AM IST
Genpact welcomes new moms with shift timings of their choiceGenpact is consolidating most of its maternity benefits,which already existed, under what it termed the 'Returning Moms Programme'.
13 Nov, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Talent shortage forces banks to drop pregnancy test for women applicantsSome banks have ended pregnancy tests for married women applicants before they sign their appointment letters as fresh talent is difficult ...
27 Apr, 2015, 11.57 AM IST
- Bombay High Court ruling mirrors United States law on employment
Bombay HC's ruling that no one in India can be compelled to declare his religion appears a step towards the American practice.
25 Sep, 2014, 12.06 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
- Talent management: The success mantra to grow your business
Survey by ET & The Great Place to Work Institute find companies that manage talent best are also market leaders.
24 Jun, 2011, 01.37 AM IST