Menstrual Leave: An Overview Of The Menstrual Benefit Bill, 2017
The Menstrual Benefit Bill, 2017 was first introduced by Shri Ninong Ering, Member of Parliament, as a private member’s bill before the Lok Sabha with a motive to facilitate women with certain menstrual benefits at workplaces or in institutions of education. The same bill was introduced again this year on the first day of the … Continue reading Menstrual Leave: An Overview Of The Menstrual Benefit Bill, 2017
Read more »Grant of Paid Holiday On Voting Day
The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (hereinafter referred to as ‘The Act’) was amended in the year 1996. The amendment added a new section 135B which centered around the grant of holiday on the day of voting and without deduction of salaries of workers. In a nutshell it stated that a paid holiday shall … Continue reading Grant of Paid Holiday On Voting Day
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