Motherhood Penalty

Ashoka University’s finding that 73% of working Indian women leave jobs after childbirth should worry every employer. This is not only about maternity. It is about talent, care, bias and …

Maternity Leave in India is a legal right, but many women still face career penalties after becoming mothers. This Knowledge Hub article explains the law, the 2026 Supreme Court update …

The Supreme Court’s latest remarks on paternity leave go beyond legal reform. They challenge India’s long-standing view that caregiving belongs mainly to mothers and make a case for equal parenting …

A new Naukri report shows how deeply workplace bias still shapes women’s careers around marriage and maternity. This article unpacks why the fatherhood premium and motherhood penalty continue to influence …

As India embraces remote work, working women, especially mothers, are shouldering invisible burdens. This article explores the gender gap in WFH trends, how it disadvantages women, and what needs to …

Aditya Birla Capital’s #MotherhoodOnHold Campaign offers a refreshing, if sobering, take on what it means to be a working woman considering motherhood in India today. With rising childcare and medical …

Every Mother’s Day, brands glorify the role of mothers—but ignore the workplace challenges they continue to face. This article explores the harsh reality of the motherhood penalty, a systemic issue …