Becoming a mother changes everything. It’s a huge moment in any woman’s life, and honestly, balancing work and motherhood isn’t easy. To help, the Government of India has set up some pretty solid protections for working women through the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961—updated in 2017. Thanks to this law, women don’t have to pick between their health, their baby, or their job. Here’s what you really need to know about maternity benefits in India, without all the legal jargon. What’s the Maternity Benefit Act All About? Basically, the Maternity Benefit Act makes sure pregnant women who work in shops, private […]
