Kerala becomes first Indian state to provide maternity benefits in private educational sector

In a path-breaking development, the Central Government has recently approved the Kerala Government’s decision to bring teachers and other staff of private educational institutions under the Maternity Benefit Act. When the amendment to the Act comes into force, Kerala would become the first state in India to provide maternity benefits in the private educational sector. ..

Topics: Employee benefits • Family • Family law • Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act • Modi administration • Parental leave • Private law • Salary • Social programs

Draft Code on Social Security, 2019

The draft code amalgamates eight laws. It includes Employees Provident Fund and maternity benefits. The code was published by the Ministry of Labor and Employment. 4 major codes The code on social security will combine 44 labor laws into 4 codes. They are wages, occupational safety, working conditions and health. Unorganized Sector According to the ..

Topics: Economy • Employees' Provident Fund Organisation • Government • Government of India • India • Indian labour law • Labour law • Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act • Pension • Social programs • Taxation in the United States • Unorganised Workers' Social Security Act