Assam Cop Denied Leave Extension, Forced To Bring Seven Month Old Child To Work
Despite amending its provisions related to the duration and applicability of maternity leave, Assam’s Roy has to carry her baby to work daily.
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Viral: This Woman Faked A Pregnancy To Get Paid Maternity Leave From Work
Woman fakes pregnancy in Georgia to avail the benefits of paid time off for expecting mothers. Her cover was blown when colleagues saw her baby bump “come away.”
IAF Extends Release Date Of Woman Officer Till End Of Maternity Leave After Court Intervenes
The council also cited section 12 of the Maternity Benefit Act which prohibits an employer from discharging a woman employee during her time of leave.
New FIFA Rules Propose Mandatory Maternity Leave For Women Players
FIFA is preparing to make it mandatory for the clubs to allow at least 14 weeks of paid maternity leave at a minimum of two-thirds of a player’s full salary.
Should We Idolise Women For Giving Up Their Maternity Leave?
If an IAS officer doesn’t think Maternity Benefit Act, 1961- which states 26 weeks maternity leave important or that it can be flouted then where does that leave other working women who really need it?
If we think women are physically weak, Haley Shapley breaks the ‘rules’
We have to break down the gender norms that say sports are a male-only domain and girls are not capable of competing. In this interview Shapley tells you to look for the right signs.
Corona Warriors: IAS Officer Returns To Work With Infant Baby
A braveheart IAS officer Srijana Gummalla was in labour when a nationwide lockdown was on the cards due to the rising cases of coronavirus in the country. She gave birth to a baby boy a month ago. However, with the increase in COVID-19 cases, the new mother had to return to work in just 22 days […]
Maternity Leave Is Not A Vacation, Especially For The New Mother
Bonding with an infant, even if they are your flesh and blood takes time and hard work. Mothers don’t come programmed in understanding the unsaid.
Woman Expelled Because She Gives Birth Four Months After Marriage
A teacher in the Government school in Kottakkal, Kerala has reported that she was not allowed to rejoin school post her maternity leave. The reason she cited for this was that she gave birth after four months of her marriage.
Delhi Univ Profs Seek Maternity Leave For Ad Hoc Female Teachers
A group of Delhi University professors recently wrote to the University Vice-Chancellor, Yogesh K Tyagi, to provide maternity leaves to ad hoc teachers as well. The move comes after the governing body of women’s college, Aditi Mahavidyalaya, announced in July that their administration may grant maternity leave to its female staff under the Maternity Benefit […]
