Maternity leave can't cost women job status or promotion: Delhi HC
- The Delhi High Court made the observations while hearing a service dispute involving a woman’s position after maternity leave.
- The court ruled that women returning from maternity leave have the right to resume work in the same functional status as before.
- This includes protection of their duties, reporting hierarchy and supervisory responsibilities, the court said.
- The court also said maternity leave should not affect a woman’s appraisal, promotion prospects or career progression.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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