FAQ on Maternity Leave : Can Casual Leaves be combined with Maternity leaves? Frequently Asked Questions on Maternity Leave FAQ on Maternity Leave Question: When I can start the maternity leave? Answer: You can start your maternity leaves six weeks before the expected date of your delivery. Question: Can I work till the day of … Read more
Clarification regarding Maternity Leave Incentive Scheme Ministry of Labour & Employment Clarification regarding Maternity Leave Incentive Scheme In a section of media, there have been some reports about Maternity Leave Incentive Scheme. In this regard, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has clarified the following – Background- (i) The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 applies to … Read more
Maternity Leave and Pension Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Maternity Leave and Pension Hon’ble Delhi High Court vide its judgement dated 17.07.2015 in the Writ Petition (C) No. 844/2014 – Rama Pandey vs. Union of India &Ors., has laid down that a female employee, who is the commissioning mother, would be entitled to … Read more
Women Government employees commissioning Surrogacy to get maternity leave Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Women Government employees commissioning Surrogacy to get maternity leave: Dr Jitendra Singh The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said … Read more
Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016 passed in the Parliame : The Bill seeks to increase maternity leave available to working women from the current 12 weeks to 26 weeks for the first two children Lok Sabha Passes Maternity Benefits (Amendment) Bill, 2016 Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Women and Child Development 09-March-2017 … Read more