Maternity leave
Coverage of Maternity leave in the Nexus archive.
- HC directs Telangana govt to grant 180 days maternity leave for lecturer’s second pregnancy; woman had twins in first pregnancy
The High Court directed the Telangana government to grant 180 days maternity leave for a lecturer's second pregnancy. The authorities had denied the leave, treating the twins from her first pregnancy as two children.
- Vietnam is paying women to have more babies—but there’s a catch: they have to be on baby no. 2 to qualify for the cash bonus
Vietnam is offering women cash bonuses to have a second child under 35 to address declining fertility rates, with payments starting at VND 2 million ($75.86) per child. The policy includes extended maternity leave and healthcare support but excludes clarity on incentives for third or fourth children or age requirements for men. The country’s fertility rate fell to 1.91 in 2024, below replacement level.
- Vietnam bets on baby bonuses to get rich before it grows old
Vietnam has replaced its two-child policy with a new population law offering incentives like extended maternity leave and subsidized prenatal care to address a declining fertility rate. The policy, effective July 1, aims to encourage larger families through financial and social support measures.
- A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking
Shoko Kawata, a mayor in Japan, announced her maternity leave, sparking national discussion. Despite criticism, she expressed pride in taking time off to have a baby and stated her love for her job.
- Japanese mayor sparks controversy... by taking maternity leave
A Japanese mayor sparked controversy by taking maternity leave, challenging traditional expectations in political leadership roles.
- I've taken 5 maternity leaves. Some experiences did not go well — but I learned how important it is to have choices.
Alexandra Frost, a former teacher in Ohio with five children, faced challenges with maternity leave policies, including self-employment blurring work and parental leave, and varying policies affecting her health and family time.
- Karoline Leavitt heaped with praise as she cancels maternity leave at 39 weeks pregnant
Karoline Leavitt, who is 39 weeks pregnant, has canceled her maternity leave and is receiving widespread praise for her decision. The move highlights her dedication to her professional responsibilities despite her advanced stage of pregnancy.
- Karoline Leavitt heaped with praise as she cancels maternity leave at 39 weeks pregnant
Karoline Leavitt, 39 weeks pregnant, has canceled her maternity leave and is receiving praise for her decision. The article highlights her choice to forgo leave despite advanced pregnancy.
- Former MrBeast exec sues over ‘years’ of alleged harassment
A former executive at Beast Industries, Lorrayne Mavromatis, has sued the company for alleged harassment, being asked to work during maternity leave, and wrongful termination. The lawsuit claims a toxic, male-centric workplace with unwanted sexual advances and gender-based discrimination.
- MrBeast sued over claims of sexual harassment, firing a new mom
A former female staffer is suing the popular YouTube channel MrBeast, alleging a hostile work environment involving sexual harassment and claiming she was terminated shortly after returning from maternity leave.