Hyderabad techie says he was asked to work during paternity leave while newborn was in NICU, sparks online backlashA Hyderabad software professional alleged his manager demanded work during approved paternity leave, even as his premature newborn required...
03 Apr, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Granddaughter can’t claim a share in maternal grandfather’s property in this condition, rules Bombay High CourtIn a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has denied a granddaughter's claim to her maternal grandfather's ancestral property, clarify...
16 Sep, 2025, 02.53 PM IST
Odisha government offers maternity and paternity leave for surrogacy: Key detailsThe Odisha government has announced maternity and paternity leave for employees opting for surrogacy. Female employees can take 180 days of...
27 Sep, 2024, 12.59 PM IST
Standard Chartered rolls out enhanced paternity, adoption leave benefitsStandard Chartered is improving its paternity and adoption leave benefits, allowing parents to share caregiving responsibilities more equit...
30 Aug, 2023, 11.57 AM IST
Govt should make law for mandatory paternity leave, including private sector: High CourtThe Madras High Court has emphasized the need for a legal framework to ensure mandatory paternity leave for both biological and adoptive fa...
22 Aug, 2023, 11.19 AM IST
Pfizer announces 12-week paternity leave policy for biological, adoptive fathers within workforceThe policy offers birthing and non-birthing fathers the flexibility to avail leaves over a period of two years. The minimum number of leave...
05 Jan, 2023, 01.44 PM IST
Byju's rolls out additions to employee leave policy"It is our constant endeavour to create an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and cared for. We are committed to building ...
16 Nov, 2021, 02.38 PM IST
- AB InBev to come up with domestic abuse policy
Under the policy, which is gender-neutral, AB InBev employees would be offered support in the form of flexible work timings and access to e...
08 Mar, 2021, 10.45 AM IST
Zomato rolls out 26 weeks paternity leave"There won’t be even an iota of difference in parental leave policy for men and women at Zomato going forward," Zomato founder Deepinder Go...
03 Jun, 2019, 05.28 PM IST
Step towards inclusive workplace: RBS India offers medical cover for same-sex partners of staffersIn India, since Section 377 of the penal code criminalises homosexuality, lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender partners are not covered und...
27 Mar, 2018, 10.28 AM IST
PayPal announces enhanced caregiving policies for employees in IndiaThe move is part of PayPal's continuing efforts to ensure a balanced approach to work and life among its employees in the country.
07 Feb, 2017, 12.43 PM IST
Strife over Cauvery not a sign of healthy democracy: Venkaiah NaiduOn maternity leave getting increased to 26 weeks for women, Venkaiah suggested Union Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya to also think about...
26 Sep, 2016, 04.15 PM IST
Birth of an idea: PSU banks introduce paternity leaveIndustry experts feel talent retention in government sector should be strengthened and that paternity leave is one tool in the armoury to d...
06 Jun, 2015, 10.30 AM IST
India Inc gives dads bonding time, extends paternity benefits like work-from-home, flexi hoursA Godrej spokesperson says diversity and inclusion at the company goes beyond addressing concerns of women employees.
30 Jan, 2015, 05.37 AM IST
- Paternity row: High Court asks N D Tiwari to give consent in 2 days
Tiwari, former CM of UM and Uttarakhand, was earlier directed by the high court and the apex court to furnish a blood sample for the DNA te...
14 May, 2012, 01.31 PM IST
- Eco summit calls for gender parity in work sphere
On Day 2 of the Economic Summit, views veered around increased participation of women in work sphere. It was advocated 'since women make up...
10 Nov, 2009, 04.54 AM IST
- Just 'leave' your worries at office
HR Managers across industries are drafting flexible leave policies to cater to changing worklife.
13 Sep, 2006, 01.57 AM IST