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For contractual employee in govt department, if contact is expired in between my maternity leave period then can I demand for new contact and continuing my leave with benefits?... (Kaithal, Haryana)


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The provisions of 1961 Act seek to invest a woman with a statutory right to make maternity leave and seek payment for the period that she is absent from duty on account of her pregnancy, in accordance with the provisions of the 1961 Act. Limiting factors for the grant of maternity benefits: (i) First, the woman-employee should have worked in an establishment of her employer for a minimum period of 80 days in 12 months immediately preceding the date of her expected delivery. (ii) Sec ...ReadMore

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I am working in bank,(pune).I have given application for transfer on deputation to nearest branch as long distance traveling is not possible during pregnancy. I have attached medical certificate with ... (Pune, Maharashtra)


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You may approach the High Court if it is public sector bank otherwise you may approach the following authority.

Please approach the following authority or similar authority in a state

The Office Commissioner of Labour

Section 12 in The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
12. Duties of conciliation officers.- (relevant section 12(2) of ID Act)

(1) Where any industrial dispute exists or is apprehended, the conciliation officer may, or where the dispute relates to a public utility service ...ReadMore

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I am a central govt employee. My baby passed away after 38 days from his birth. How much maternity leave is admissible... (Delhi, Delhi)


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In case the maternity leave has not been availed by a female Central Government servant, 60 days of Special Maternity Leave may be granted from the date of expiry of child soon after birth/ stillbirth.

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Hello sir As my office didn't leave an option for me other than resignation I have sent a formal email that I am going to resign from my job from today that is September 13. Now after sending an form... (West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh)


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In this context, I need to know whether you informed your pregnancy that requires maternity leave to your company before tendering your resignation on the ground of refusal of your request for maternity leave. In case you tender your resignation under compulsion of the situation, then you may revoke your resignation till the time it is officially accepted by the Company. Resignation is typically voluntary and free of any force or compulsion. On cessation of employment, you cannot ...ReadMore

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I want close my money view loan amount... (Pune, Maharashtra)


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However, when you have surplus money in hand, you should consider pre-closure of your personal loan and be free of it. Most banks allow you to pre-close a personal loan by paying the outstanding amount, any time after six installments. However, pre-payment penalty is charged on doing so.

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My wife is working in IT. The company "A" for which she is working has outsourced her to some other MNC as a third party service provider . Please note the important dates She has Joined the Company -... (Indore, Madhya Pradesh)


A. Dear Client,
No employer can deny a woman employee’s maternity benefit irrespective of her status or nature of employment if the woman is eligible to get maternity benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 . The Act states that the women employees who have worked under the employer for at least 80 days in the past 12 months are eligible to get maternity benefits. So, on submission of a written claim for the benefit of maternity leave, if your employer denies your maternity benefit or has ...ReadMore

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Dear Sir I am a single mother from Kerala would like to apply for my son's passport but as per Kerala rules it is not possible. Kindly advise if I can apply from Karnataka?... (Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala)


A. Dear client,
For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted. It is advised to carry original and self-attested copies of parents passport to Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), in case parents possess passport. For minor applicants, documents can be attested by parents.

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Currently i am in 3rd month of pregnant. My hr. is forcing me to come to office daily in this situation. I need to travel nearly 65kms (up & down) to reach to my office. how i can handle in this situa... (Hyderabad, Telangana)


A. You are entitled to request maternity benefits, which include paid leave for up to 6 months due to your pregnancy. You have the right to avail of these benefits whenever you see fit. If you feel that the time is right to exercise this right now, you are well within your rights to do so.

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would like to know the procedure to get my child's passport as a single mother. Since 2011, I've been working in the UAE. I got married in 2016, separated in 2018, and am not yet divorced. I was in a... (Pune, Maharashtra)


A. Dear client,
In the event, a single parent is the applicant, without the consent of the other, please apply to the passport Neva Kendra. The documents required are proof of present address, proof of date of birth, attested photocopy of passport of both or either parent and a declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor.

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Is it possible to take a passport for my child as a single mother.... (Pune, Maharashtra)


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.

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