Round Table Discussion on: “The Recent Amendment of Maternity Act – Benefits and Challenges”

Round Table Discussion on:

“The Recent Amendment of Maternity Act – Benefits and Challenges”

5pm to 7pm, on Tuesday, 30th August 2016, Chennai

Organised by Empowering Women in IT (eWIT)

at  

Seminar Hall,

Computer Society of India

CIT Campus, 4th Cross Road, Taramani, Chennai - 600 113

(Situated in the opposite lane to Indira Nagar MRTS Railway Station,

about 100 meters away from Dr Dharmambal Government Women’s Polytechnic (WPT)

& Opposite to Film Institute & Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology)

Introduction:

The union government is set to increase the maternity leave for women employed in private firms from the existing 12 weeks to 26 weeks.. Following the Cabinet approving the amendment made to the Maternity Benefit Act, which aims to raise maternity leave for women from 12 to 26 weeks, the Rajya Sabha has passed the amendment on Thursday.

While it is almost welcoming news for working women there is also apprehension that a longer maternity leave may prompt companies to think twice to hire young women employees. Let us hear from the experts on the Benefits & Challenges on the recent changes of Maternity Act. Come, let us discuss, debate and find ways in which we get the best benefits and at the same time protect the interest of the companies thereby ensuring that the Gender parity is not affected in the work place.

Come and listen from experts!

Program

5:00pm – 5:30pm – Tea & Networking

5:30pm – 5:50pm – Welcome & Introduction

5:40pm – 6:40pm – Discussion

6:40pm – 6:50pm – Q&A

6:50pm – 7:00pm – Summation

Registration 
We request you to take advantage of this workshop by attending and/or nominating officials from your organization for this program.  You are requested to kindly confirm your participation and the nomination(s) from your organization through email to admin@ewit.co.in.  Pre Registration is a must.
*It is a Free session for eWIT members and partner organizations. 
*Registration fee of Rs.500/- will be charged for non-members. Non-member women can also become individual member by paying Rs.500/- (annual membership fee) to attend the sesson.
For any queries, please contact Tel: 044 – 42120706.
Registrations would be on a ‘first come first served’ basis hence we request you to send in your registration at the earliest.  
We look forward to your confirmation.