Maternity Leave

The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, offer special provisions to support women employees in balancing their professional and personal lives, especially regarding maternity, childcare, and family-related responsibilities. These rules ensure that women employees are granted adequate leave to manage health, childcare, and family obligations without compromising their careers.

Both the CCS Leave Rules and the Maternity Benefit Act deal with leave entitlements for employees in India, but they apply to different sectors and have some key differences.

Pregnancy is a time full of wonder, dreams, and planning for the future. Among the many questions parents ask themselves during this beautiful journey, one that often arises is, “Is it a boy or a girl?”

In countries like India, prenatal sex determination using ultrasound or other methods is strictly prohibited by law. The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act makes it illegal to determine or disclose the sex of a fetus, with the aim of discouraging gender-based abortions.

Motherhood is not defined by pregnancy alone. In today's evolving world, many women are embracing surrogacy and adoption to build families, and Indian law is beginning to recognise the need for equal maternity benefits in these journeys.

Whether you're an adoptive or commissioning mother, it's crucial to understand your legal entitlements under Indian law. Here's what you need to know:

Here are 10 things every woman should know before going on maternity leave:

Pregnancy is one of the most exciting journeys in a woman's life-but navigating maternity leave policies at work? Not always so exciting. If you're a working woman planning to start or grow your family, understanding your company's maternity policy is essential.

Motherhood is one of the most transformative journeys in a woman’s life, and having the right workplace support during this time makes all the difference. In India, maternity leave laws and company policies have evolved to ensure that working women don’t have to choose between their careers and their families.

Whether you're working in a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), a private company, or in the IT/ITES space, here’s a comprehensive look at the maternity leave entitlements and workplace support available to working women.