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Updated on: Sep 2024
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Sikkim High Court introduces menstrual leave policy for female staff
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Sikkim High Court introduces menstrual leave policy for female staff

The Sikkim High Court introduced a new policy granting menstrual leave to women employees in its registry. Sikkim High Court women employees can avail menstrual leave of 2-3 days in a month. This progressive step is aimed at recognizing and addressing the unique health needs of female staff members. By implementing this policy, the court […]

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Swiggy Introduces ‘Paw-ternity’ Policy for Pet Parents
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Swiggy Introduces ‘Paw-ternity’ Policy for Pet Parents

An Indian online food ordering and delivery platform, Swiggy on April 11th, National Pet Day, has announced the launch of the latest initiative for employees, the Swiggy Paw-ternity Policy. Girish Menon, Chief HR Officer at Swiggy, said in a press release, “At Swiggy, we’ve always been committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and support […]

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Reliance Industries declares a holiday for employees on January 22
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Reliance Industries declares a holiday for employees on January 22

According to media reports, Indian multinational conglomerate, Reliance Industries has announced a holiday for all its offices across the country on January 22. Reliance Industries Limited has provided a holiday to the employees due to the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Temple. Recently, Central Government of India has also announced half-day closing till 2:30 pm […]

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Vedanta has introduced a new Parenthood Policy
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Vedanta has introduced a new Parenthood Policy

An Indian multinational mining company, Vedanta has introduced a new Parenthood Policy, and the company has also introduced a one-day monthly ‘No Questions Asked’ work-from-home to cater to the physical & mental health of women employees. Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Limited and Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Limited, said, “At Vedanta, we believe in fostering […]

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An Employee Resigns after Employer Denies Sick Leave
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An Employee Resigns after Employer Denies Sick Leave

One Reddit user shared a WhatsApp conversation with the manager/supervisor, that showed that the employee was suffering from fever and requested leave. The post has become viral and received over 6,000 upvotes. However, the manager/ supervisor replied that the leave could be granted on a doctor’s note. The image was shared with the headline, “Keep […]

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Edelweiss Radhika Gupta advocates for ‘longer break’ during Diwali
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Edelweiss Radhika Gupta advocates for ‘longer break’ during Diwali

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Radhika Gupta at Edelweiss Asset Management Limited has advocated a ‘longer break’ during Diwali. Radhika Gupta shared a post on LinkedIn saying, “In all my years living in the West, the holiday season was long and extended. Christmas time off started after the 15th of December and continued through […]

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These companies announced long Diwali leaves for employees
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These companies announced long Diwali leaves for employees

The Diwali celebrations now are not only limited to Rangoli, office celebrations, employee get-togethers, or office parties. Now, various companies even announced long Diwali leave to retain employees or as employee benefits. The companies during Diwali announce various benefits in order to make festive seasons stress-free for employees. Meesho employees to get 9 days Reset […]

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