'Students above 18 years of age to get menstrual, maternity leave,' says Kerala Higher Education Minister
The Kerala government is considering granting menstrual leaves in all the state varsities as recently announced by the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT).
Jan 20, 2023, 09:24 AM IST
Paid maternity leave linked to long-term health benefits
The study, published in the journal Harvard Review of Psychiatry, showed that paid maternity leave also increased the likelihood of both breastfeeding initiation and duration among mothers who choose to and are able to breastfeed.
Feb 10, 2021, 16:37 PM IST
Meghan Markle takes break from maternity leave to cheer for Serena Williams at Wimbledon
Meghan was all smiles as she cheered for her friend at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships on Thursday, reported E! News.
Jul 05, 2019, 12:41 PM IST
Ivanka Trump takes shot at WTA over Serena Williams' non-seeding
United States first daughter Ivanka Trump waded into the debate over Serena Williams' lack of a seeding at the French Open, tweeting that the women's tour needed to change its rules for players that take maternity leave.
May 26, 2018, 20:49 PM IST
Women staff having child by surrogacy to get maternity leave
Women employees of the central government who have a child through surrogacy will be entitled to maternity leave, according to an official order of the personnel ministry.
Feb 08, 2018, 14:39 PM IST
Bill to amend Payment of Gratuity Act provisions introduced in Lok Sabha
According to the Statement of Objects and Reasons of the bill, the amendment would allow the central government to notify the maternity leave period for "female employees as deemed to be in continuous service in place of existing twelve weeks".
Dec 18, 2017, 15:30 PM IST
6-month maternity leave to help more women seek jobs: Government
Under the new law, women working in the organised sector would be entitled to paid maternity leave of 26 weeks from the previous 12 weeks.
Aug 04, 2017, 15:34 PM IST
RIL introduces 12-week paid leave for 'commissioning' mothers
Reliance Industries, second most valuable company in India, has introduced a 12-week paid leave for 'commissioning' mothers who use surrogates to bear a child, as it adopted provisions of the new maternity law.
Apr 17, 2017, 16:07 PM IST
President gives green light to Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017; women to get 26 weeks maternity leave
The entitlement of 26 weeks paid leave under the law is only for first two children.
Mar 29, 2017, 19:49 PM IST
Paypal more than doubles paid maternity leave from 12 to 26 weeks
With this paid leave policies for its employees in India, Paypal enhances the leave period by more than double from the previous 12 weeks.
Feb 07, 2017, 18:32 PM IST
Tamil Nadu govt passes orders increasing maternity leave to 9 months
It's a good news for women employees in government services. Tamil Nadu government issued notification on Monday increasing maternity leave given to women government employees from 6 months to 9 months.
Nov 08, 2016, 15:17 PM IST
Jayalalithaa fulfils another promise, announces 9 months maternity leave for TN govt employees
Fulfilling yet another election promise, the AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu on Thursday increased the maternity leave of government employees from six months to nine months.
DNA: Rajya Sabha passes bill for raising maternity leave period to 26 weeks
Analysing the benefits incurred in Maternity Benefits Amendment Bill for women. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!
Aug 12, 2016, 00:28 AM IST
Maternity leave: Activists say need awareness on its benefits
Activists welcomed the passage of a bill extending maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks in the Rajya Sabha and stressed the need to create awareness about its benefits so that the health of the newborn can be secured.
Aug 11, 2016, 23:35 PM 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
Good news for working women! Rajya Sabha passes bill for raising maternity leave period to 26 weeks
The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016 was passed by voice vote by the House, even as some members sought norms for paternity leave also so that parents can share the responsibility of raising children.
Aug 11, 2016, 23:28 PM IST
Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill 2016: All you should know
All you should know about the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill 2016.
Aug 11, 2016, 20:55 PM IST
Good news for women employees! Rajya Sabha passes Bill to raise maternity leave from 12 to 26 weeks
The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, protects the employment of women during the time of her maternity and entitles her of a full paid absence from work, to take care for her child.
Aug 11, 2016, 16:15 PM IST
Cabinet approves amendments in Maternity Benefit Act 2016
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Aug 11, 2016, 15:49 PM IST
Good news for women employees! Centre tables Bill to extend maternity leave from 12 to 26 weeks
Union Minister of Labour and Employment Bandaru Dattatreya on Thursday introduced in the Rajya Sabha the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016, that seeks to increase maternity leave benefit for women from 12 to 26 weeks.
Aug 11, 2016, 10:57 AM IST
