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How PM Modi's Policies Enabled More Women To Join Workforce, Reap Benefits
From extending maternity leave benefits to relaxation in labour laws to providing creches, the policies led by the Modi government have enabled a significant number of women to join the workforce.
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Women's Panel Reviews Maternity Benefit Act, Says Extend Paternity Leave
Extending paternity leaves to reduce the burden of raising children on mothers was among the recommendations made by experts at the Final Law Review Consultation on the Maternity Benefit Act, the National Commission for Women said on Saturday.
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Jailed Doctor Kafeel Khan's Uncle Shot Dead In UP Over Dispute: Police
The maternal uncle of Dr Kafeel Khan, who was recently arrested for allegedly making inflammatory statements during anti-Citizenship Law protests, was shot dead in front of his house at Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, police said on Sunday.
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Up To 1.8 Million Women May Lose Jobs After Maternity Law Changes: Report
A new law to improve maternity benefits for women in India's workforce and encourage them to further their careers is likely to have the opposite effect, a survey showed.
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Ceiling On Tax-Free Gratuity Doubled To Rs 20 Lakh: 10 Points
Employees can draw gratuity of up to Rs 20 lakh tax-free, the government said today after a proposed law empowering it to fix the amount was passed in parliament with cross-party support. The move, which doubles the tax-free cap from the existing Rs 10 lakh, will benefit millions of employees in the public and private sector companies. The Payment ...
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Why New Maternity Bill Has Women In India's Start-Up Ecosystem Worried
Cash and productivity concerns could impact hiring, especially when funds are tight and most entrepreneurs favour running a tight ship.
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Women To Get 26 Weeks Maternity Leave, President's Nod To New Law
Women employees will now be able to get paid maternity leave of 26 weeks, up from 12 weeks, as per a new law.
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Maternity Leave Raised To 26 Weeks As Parliament Clears Landmark Bill
Women working in the organised sector will now be entitled to paid maternity leave of 26 weeks, up from 12 weeks, as Parliament today passed a bill in this regard that will benefit about 1.8 million women. The new law will apply to all establishments employing 10 or more people and the entitlement will be for only up to first two children. For thir...
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India Can Ratify Global Labour Norms With New Laws, Says Union Minister
India will be able to ratify two International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, 182 and 138, related to maternity benefits and abolition of child labour, as the country has completely banned it up to the age of 14 years, Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya said today.
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How PM Modi's Policies Enabled More Women To Join Workforce, Reap Benefits
From extending maternity leave benefits to relaxation in labour laws to providing creches, the policies led by the Modi government have enabled a significant number of women to join the workforce.
-
Women's Panel Reviews Maternity Benefit Act, Says Extend Paternity Leave
Extending paternity leaves to reduce the burden of raising children on mothers was among the recommendations made by experts at the Final Law Review Consultation on the Maternity Benefit Act, the National Commission for Women said on Saturday.
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Jailed Doctor Kafeel Khan's Uncle Shot Dead In UP Over Dispute: Police
The maternal uncle of Dr Kafeel Khan, who was recently arrested for allegedly making inflammatory statements during anti-Citizenship Law protests, was shot dead in front of his house at Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, police said on Sunday.
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Up To 1.8 Million Women May Lose Jobs After Maternity Law Changes: Report
A new law to improve maternity benefits for women in India's workforce and encourage them to further their careers is likely to have the opposite effect, a survey showed.
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Ceiling On Tax-Free Gratuity Doubled To Rs 20 Lakh: 10 Points
Employees can draw gratuity of up to Rs 20 lakh tax-free, the government said today after a proposed law empowering it to fix the amount was passed in parliament with cross-party support. The move, which doubles the tax-free cap from the existing Rs 10 lakh, will benefit millions of employees in the public and private sector companies. The Payment ...
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Why New Maternity Bill Has Women In India's Start-Up Ecosystem Worried
Cash and productivity concerns could impact hiring, especially when funds are tight and most entrepreneurs favour running a tight ship.
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Women To Get 26 Weeks Maternity Leave, President's Nod To New Law
Women employees will now be able to get paid maternity leave of 26 weeks, up from 12 weeks, as per a new law.
-
Maternity Leave Raised To 26 Weeks As Parliament Clears Landmark Bill
Women working in the organised sector will now be entitled to paid maternity leave of 26 weeks, up from 12 weeks, as Parliament today passed a bill in this regard that will benefit about 1.8 million women. The new law will apply to all establishments employing 10 or more people and the entitlement will be for only up to first two children. For thir...
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India Can Ratify Global Labour Norms With New Laws, Says Union Minister
India will be able to ratify two International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, 182 and 138, related to maternity benefits and abolition of child labour, as the country has completely banned it up to the age of 14 years, Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya said today.
