When is it likely that the proposed extended maternity leave from 12 to 26 weeks will be implemented for private sectors in India?
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
Very difficult to speculate. The parliament needs to clear the bill before it's signed by the President so that it becomes an act. Currently, the parliamentary consultative committee is in dialogue with various industrial bodies like CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM, etc., since many of the members of these associations have directly informed these bodies about their reservations. Despite this, the government is keen to pass the bill but wants to follow the protocol. How much time it will take is anybody's guess.
From United+States, San+Francisco
From United+States, San+Francisco
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