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Maternity Benefit Act in India: Empowering Women in the Workplace
Introduction Women’s participation in the workforce is crucial for economic growth and gender equality. In India, the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, plays a vital role in ensuring women’s rights and maternity protection. This article delves into the Act’s provisions, challenges faced by employers, alternative laws providing maternity benefits, and its impact on gender equality. The … Continue reading Maternity Benefit Act in India: Empowering Women in the Workplace
Read more »Contractual Employees Whose Contract Ended During Pregnancy Entitled To Maternity Benefits
Factual Background The present matter is a writ petition filed by the aggrieved petitioner who was denied maternity benefits that are guaranteed to pregnant female workers by the Maternity Benefit Act. Brief facts of the case are that the petitioner was appointed as a stenographer on 7thFebruary 2013 on a contractual basis. Thereafter each year, … Continue reading Contractual Employees Whose Contract Ended During Pregnancy Entitled To Maternity Benefits
Read more »All About Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
Maternity Benefit is a benefit given to the mothers-to-be or the mothers of the newly born with fully paid leave from employment along with other benefits before and after the delivery of the child, with a motive to facilitate the women in taking care of the child. The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred to … Continue reading All About Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
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