Maternity bill will impact hiring of women: Survey
Over 40 percent of those surveyed said they will consider the maternity bill clauses during the hiring process, while 26 percent said that they will prefer hiring male employees instead.
Mar 29, 2017, 16:43 PM IST
Passage of maternity bill is landmark moment: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described as a "landmark moment" the passage of a bill under which paid maternity leave in organised sector has been increased from 12 weeks to 26 weeks.
Mar 10, 2017, 14:54 PM IST
Maternity Bill passed: Why it is good for the mother, baby and everyone
The development is surely a significant moment for working women, particularly, who are pregnant or are planning to have a child because sufficient maternity leave is crucial for health of mother and child.
Mar 10, 2017, 11:03 AM IST
India Inc welcomes passage of Maternity Benefit Bill in RS
India Inc Thursday welcomed the passage of Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in Rajya Sabha that provides for 26 weeks maternity leave.
Aug 11, 2016, 23:30 PM IST
