On January 10, 2024, the State of Karnataka brought into effect a law that now requires the employers having establishments in Karnataka to compulsorily obtain an insurance policy to cover their liabi...
The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 (the "Act") brought into force last year was lauded for its progressiveness and for promoting a more inclusive workforce. However, one of the key stipulations under the Act, requiring every establishment engaging more than 50 employees to provide a crache facility for its women employees, needed additional clarity in the form of State rules.
