Maternity Pay

A viral Reddit post on job loss during pregnancy sparks debate in India. Experts explain what Indian law says about your maternity pay, protections, and the steps you can take if this happens to you.

Updated On: 04 Aug 2025 | 4:32 PM IST

Law in India, however, does not provide for paternity leave

Updated On: 03 Mar 2022 | 6:10 AM IST

Poor maternity pay leads to an under-representation of women in higher academic positions, lower salaries

Updated On: 16 Feb 2018 | 11:54 AM IST