‘I gave up on having kids while I’m at Meta’: Employee says layoff fears derailed family plans, internet eruptsAn anonymous Meta employee has gone viral after revealing that fears of future layoffs have made her postpone having children. In a candid ...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Quote of the day by Barack Obama: ''Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of...'' — Inspiring life lessons on purpose, leadership, personal growth, fulfillment, and why chasing a mission bigger than yourself unlocks your true potential by the former US PresidentToday's Quote of the Day by Barack Obama: Barack Obama’s famous quote challenges individuals to look beyond financial accumulation and seek...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
5 critical checks before buying health insurance policy to avoid claim rejectionsChoosing health insurance requires careful consideration of several important factors. Opting for a policy simply because it has a low prem...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Can a woman be denied maternity leave after having twins under two-child policy? Telangana HC ruling answersThe Telangana High Court ruled against denying maternity leave for a second pregnancy. This decision came after a woman's first pregnancy r...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Parental health coverage in group insurance: Why opting out of it can be a costly mistakeA large number of senior citizens find it difficult to get individual insurance covers. Insurers may charge higher premiums or decline cove...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Is your home loan ruling your life? Know the hidden cost of a big EMIMany Indians stretch finances for dream homes, but hefty home loans lead to years of uncomfortable choices. Borrowers face lifestyle compre...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Flipkart ranked 5th best employer by Great Place To Work; underscoring a strong people-first cultureFlipkart has secured a spot in India's Top 5 Best Companies to Work For 2026, a significant leap from its previous ranking. This recognitio...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.19 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
Second maternity leave can't be denied merely because sought within 2 years of first: Allahabad HCThe Allahabad High Court ruled a second maternity leave cannot be denied within two years, stating the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 override...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
SC allows maternity leave to mothers adopting children older than 3 monthsThe Supreme Court has ruled that adoptive mothers are entitled to maternity leave regardless of the child's age. A law restricting this ben...
17 Mar, 2026, 02.18 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 law: Big companies unlikely to go slow on women hiringAfter growing at 11% for the previous two years, the total number of permanent women employees in 32 Nifty companies grew at 5% in FY18.
01 Sep, 2018, 06.39 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...
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