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"You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you."

Sri Ram

Divisions under Empowerment

Maternity Protection in the Workplace

Maternity Protection in the Workplace

When the news breaks about a new addition to the family, planning for the baby starts. This should not only take place within the family but also in the workplace. The pregnant employee should consider that there are guidelines to follow on the job in order to access her maternity benefits at work. Likewise, there are a couple of responsibilities on the employer's part that must be fulfilled, al [ ... ]