Wed, Jul 26, 2023
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Wednesday said that his government will give 12-month maternity leave and 1-month paternity leave to its employees.
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Tue, May 16, 2023
COVER STORY 1 - People will be now able to block and track their lost or stolen mobile phones across India via the Sanchar Saathi portal launched by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Tuesday. How Sanchar Saathi portal can help in preventing cyber fraud? Watch this special discussion in India 360. COVER STORY 2 - NITI Aayog member V K Paul said that both the private and public sectors should consider enhancing the maternity leave for women workers from six months to nine months. Will companies increase maternity leave? Watch this special discussion in India 360.
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
he government is reportedly considering to waive off taxes on salaries availed during the period of maternity leaves. The announcement could be made along with the roll-out of interim Budget 2019.
Sat, Nov 24, 2018
On November 20, the GB chairman wrote to Jha to get the matter passed by the Executive Council. Jha has now written to DU VC urging him to expedite the matter.
Mon, Jan 29, 2018
President Ram Nath Kovind today exuded confidence that the law to ban instant triple talaq will soon become a law and the Muslim women can live a life free of fear and dignity.
Wed, Dec 20, 2017
As per the bill, the gratuity limit of the private sector employees will be raised to Rs 20 lakh in line with that in the government sector. Labour minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar introduced the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in the House.
Sat, May 13, 2017
How women should plan their maternity leave?. Watch the full segment for more details.
Tue, Jan 24, 2017
Global business process management, services and IT corporation, Genpact increased its maternity leave to 26 weeks from 12 weeks in India.
Fri, Dec 30, 2016
The year of 2016 has been an eventful one for the Indian economy.
Wed, Sep 28, 2016
Following the Maternity Benefits (Amendment) Bill 2016 that was passed by the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) in August this year which will be a law soon, Vedanta Ltd has announced on Wednesday to imple
Fri, Sep 02, 2016
Online fashion platform Jabong on Friday said it will now offer six months of maternity leave to its employees from the earlier practice of three months leave.
Wed, Aug 10, 2016
The maternity benefit act which seeks to extend maternity leave from 12 to 26 weeks along with other amendments to the initial act has finally been approved by the cabinet.
Sun, Jul 03, 2016
Maternity leave likely to be increased to 26 weeks by govt soon. Watch complete news story of News @ 10:00 AM to get the latest news and updates!
Fri, Jul 01, 2016
The proposal for extending the maternity leave under the Maternity Benefit Act of 1961, received a green signal from Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to be implemented in government and private sector
Sat, May 21, 2016
Urban Ladder has extended its maternity leave to 26 weeks (six months) from the initial 13 weeks (three months), in line with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
Mon, May 09, 2016
While the government is considering a proposal to hike the paid maternity leave for expecting women working in the private sector from the current 12 weeks to 26 weeks, there's still time before ne
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