Maternity Leave

While the Maternity Benefit Act offers a framework, it is the courts in India that are shaping the real meaning of maternity leave. From bonded service clauses to third-child rights …

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that maternity leave is not a negotiable benefit but a woman’s reproductive right—even for the third child. This game-changing verdict challenges restrictive state …

Despite progressive maternity leave policies in India, female bankers face significant challenges due to inadequate implementation and workplace biases.

Pregnancy discrimination is an often overlooked yet persistent issue in the workplace. Despite societal progress, many women still face unfair treatment, job insecurity, and discrimination when they become pregnant. This …