Passport for child as a single mother.
Passport for child as a single mother.
Is it possible to take a passport for my child as a single mother.
8 months ago
A. Dear client,
The Karnataka High Court gave a single mother relief by ordering the Passport authorities to assess her minor son's passport application without the agreement of her estranged spouse. A provision in the Passport Manual ordering the single parent to acquire authorization from, according to a single-judge bench led by Justice M Nagaprasanna. If both parents are not available, Annexure D should be submitted by the legal guardian when filing for the minor's passport.
Fired during pregnency
My wife is working remotely (permanent work from home) from Noida for one of the Bangalore company. She is 6 month pregnant. His employer fired him with three months notice. At the time of firing empl
8 months ago
A. Dear Client,
The maternity leave is awarded with full pay on completion of at least 80 days in an establishment in the 12 months prior to her expected date of delivery. As per the Maternity Benefit Act of 1961, the duration of maternity leave for both first and second-time mothers is 6 months or 26 weeks. This leave can be availed either before or within 6 months from the date of delivery of the child and the leave period may be extended in emergency conditions on the recommendation of the treat ...ReadMore
maternity benefit - before the completion of maternity leave
Can an employee out of their own choice and willingness resume to the office before the completion of maternity leave? if yes, then please provide me with a precedent.
9 months ago
A. Dear Client,
So far your query is concerned there is no specific provision under Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. Since the office can not compel you to join during maternity leave, If you join the office at your own before the completion of your maternity leave period, your maternity leaves and other benefits automatically get cancelled. So if you need to do some office job during the maternity leave period, do it as obligatory rather than formally joining the office otherwise you may lose the bene ...ReadMore
Husband cannot enter the ultrasound room
Is there any law in Indore where a Husband cannot enter the ultrasound room for the pregnancy of his wife?
9 months ago
A. Dear client,
There is no such law to not allow the husband in the ultrasound room. The lab/clinic is fleecing you. Ask them to show the evidence supporting their argument. This is unethical and you have the right to go in
Maternity leave & unfair removal
Hi, I am a teacher with Whitehatjr since Aug 2020, I am reaching out here as I have no other option left!!! I had applied maternity leave from 01/02/2023 to 30/04/2023 which was approved.But apparent
9 months ago
A. Dear client,
Document the issue: Gather any evidence you have, such as email correspondence, messages on Workplace, and any other communication related to your maternity leave and removal from the company. This documentation can be valuable in supporting your case and proving that you did not resign.
Attempt alternative communication: If you have not received any response through Workplace, consider reaching out to other channels, such as email or phone, to contact the company's HR department o ...ReadMore
Medical leave for contract employee
I am working as contract employee in esi since 1 yr,I am 4 months pregnant now that my doctor advised me bed rest due to pregnancy related complications and the hod is asking to resign as he could san
10 months ago
A. Dear Client,
As per Section 5(2) of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 any woman employee who has been employed for a continuous period of eighty days or more in the twelve months immediately preceding her date of delivery shall be entitled to the benefits under the Act. There is no amendment in section 2 of the Maternity Benefits act, so the act is applicable to all the women employees who are employed in any capability directly or through any agency i.e maternity benefits act will be applicable ...ReadMore
Maternity leave for contract employees
If an employee who is on contract for 1 year, but during her tenure is pregnant, does the company liable to pay maternity benefits, even though her due date is after the 1 year contract end period ?
10 months ago
A. Dear Client,
Your query requires more details to advise you properly. However if is to be noted that under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 every woman employee is eligible to claim maternity leave once she gets pregnant provided she worked for her employer at least for 80 days in the preceding 12 months. The women employee should produce a medical certificate to her employer 10 weeks before her delivery confirming her pregnancy and needs to give a written notice to her employer before 7 weeks o ...ReadMore
Job Termination on Intimation to go on Maternity Leave
On Intimation of my 6 months pregnancy and subsequent advance maternity leave request raised (130 days prior to due date), HR issued termination letter from the Job. How legal this is.. will this Term
10 months ago
A. Dear Client,
Under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 every woman employee is eligible to claim maternity leave once she gets pregnant provided she worked for her employer at least for 80 days in the preceding 12 months. The women employee should produce a medical certificate to her employer 10 weeks before her delivery confirming her pregnancy and needs to give a written notice to her employer before 7 weeks of her date of delivery regarding her absence period. The Act is amended in 2017 raising ...ReadMore
Maternity - I m pregnant but still worked with the company
Sir i joined in March 2022 and in April 17 I got yo know I m pregnant but still worked with the company till my delivery date 26 nov 2022 so please clarify what should I do if company ask me to return
10 months ago
A. Dear Sir,
Please approach the following authority or similar authority in a state
The Office Commissioner of Labour
(1) Where any industrial dispute exists or is apprehended, the conciliation officer may, or where the dispute relates to a public utility service and a notice under section 22 has been given, shall hold conciliation proceedings in the prescribed manner.
(2) The conciliation officer shall, for the purpose of bringing about a settlement of the dispute, without delay, investigate ...ReadMore
Maternity benefits and termination
I currently work in a IT company and in 6 month of pregnancy and due date in September. It all started with appraisal and they didn't share the appraisal letter and when asked for it, they started sa
10 months ago
A. Dear Client,
Both the option offered by your Company to compel you to quit the job is highly arbitrary, illegal, and unjustified being a violation of relevant law of the land. It may please be noted that the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 is applicable to all types of establishments and women employees are entitled to the benefits in course of their pregnancy once they applied for the same to their employer following the provision of said Act. An employer is duty-bound to provide you the benefits ...ReadMore
