Tag: WomenEmpowerment

Can a Woman Be Terminated for availing Maternity Leave or Denied Maternity Benefits?

Can a Woman Be Terminated for availing Maternity Leave or Denied Maternity Benefits?

The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 is a beneficial legislation in India designed to safeguard the employment rights of women during pregnancy and childbirth. It ensures that women employees, including those working on contracts, are entitled

NSE Issues Guidelines for Mandatory Compliance with SHe-Box Portal to Ensure Workplace Safety for Women

NSE Issues Guidelines for Mandatory Compliance with SHe-Box Portal to Ensure Workplace Safety for Women

The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) has issued an important circular regarding mandatory compliance with the SHe-Box portal to all trading members under The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and

Recognizing and Addressing Sexual Harassment at Work: A Legal Overview

Recognizing and Addressing Sexual Harassment at Work: A Legal Overview

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 was enacted to provide protection against sexual harassment of women at the workplace and to ensure redressal of complaints. The Act stems