The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Hyderabad has sacked 56 women housekeeping staffers after they accused an employee of the institution of sexual harassment. Yes, 56 women lost their livelihood for complaining about a crime against humanity. The accused, D Srinivas Reddy, a stenographer who sexually abused women and used expletives and connotations… Continue reading 56 women housekeepers sacked for reporting sexual harassment at NIFT Hyderbad
Category: Women at work
Laws every women should know about in relation to safety at Indian workplaces
As per Census 2011, the total number of female workers in India is 149.8 million and female workers in rural and urban areas are 121.8 and 28.0 million respectively. Many working women face sexual harassment at the workplace on a daily basis. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 is… Continue reading Laws every women should know about in relation to safety at Indian workplaces
POSH Act 2013: Addressing sexual harassment at workplace for women in unorganized sector
The objective of ‘The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013’ (‘POSH Act’) is to provide protection against sexual harassment of women at workplace and for the prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment. Before this act came in existence, for a period of 16 years Vishaka guidelines were… Continue reading POSH Act 2013: Addressing sexual harassment at workplace for women in unorganized sector
Different manifestations of sexual harassment faced by women in unorganized sector
According to a poll done by Oxfam India in 2012, among women who are most prone to sexual harassment in their workplaces, 29% are laborers, 23% are domestic workers and 16 % work in small scale industries. [1] The elements of job quality, job security, good working conditions and remuneration proportionate with the work, loyalty… Continue reading Different manifestations of sexual harassment faced by women in unorganized sector
Maternity Benefits In India: A Quick Legal Guide For Compliance
Written by: Karan Arora What is the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act of 2017? On 3rd April 2017, the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 was amended and given Presidential assent. The changes made to the Maternity Benefits Act, 1961 have been made to encourage women’s participation in labor force and to improve the work-life balance of women… Continue reading Maternity Benefits In India: A Quick Legal Guide For Compliance
Maternity Benefits for Indian Women: Changes in the Maternity Benefit Law from 1961 to 2017
On the recommendations of the 44th, 45th and 46th sessions of the Indian Labor Conference convened by the Ministry of Labor and Employment, as well as in line with recommendations made by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 was amended and received approval from both houses. It received Presidential assent on… Continue reading Maternity Benefits for Indian Women: Changes in the Maternity Benefit Law from 1961 to 2017
Impact of amendments in Maternity Benefits Act on Women Leadership in India Inc.
Women constitute almost half the population of India (48%) and yet women’s labor force participation rate fell from 34.8% in 1990 to just 26.7% in 2014. Women are often overlooked for certain jobs due to their gender, and subject to intrusive and personal questions in job interviews. This disparity between men and women in the… Continue reading Impact of amendments in Maternity Benefits Act on Women Leadership in India Inc.
Best Maternity Benefits offered by Companies Globally
It is no secret that the United States, along with Papua New Guinea, is one of the very few countries across the world that does not have the amenity of paid maternity leave for employees as a mandatory liability on the employer. While the basic rights offered by the Family and Medical Leave Act stipulate… Continue reading Best Maternity Benefits offered by Companies Globally
Maternity Benefits and other Workplace Amenities across the World
Perspectives on maternity benefits vary across different regions. The benefit of paid leave without having to worry about losing your job may seem like a must-have right in a particular country, while in another, the same could be seen as a privilege. What one person may take for granted, another may look at as a… Continue reading Maternity Benefits and other Workplace Amenities across the World
