New Maternity Policy by Vodafone

Ludhiana, March 15, 2015: On the occasion of the International Women’s Week, Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, today announced a new maternity policy. The highlight of the initiatives was the announcement of the new maternity policy that offers 16 weeks of paid maternity leave, 1 working week of paternity leave and 6 hours per day for 6 months post return from maternity for child care.

The extended maternity leave and only 30 hour work week for 6 months will help returning mothers transition comfortably into the workplace and also attend to her child’s nursing needs. The introduction of paternity leave will enable the new father bond with the baby and be around with the family during this precious family time.

With this announcement, Vodafone has become one of the first few organizations in the world to introduce a mandatory uniform minimum global maternity policy.

Vodafone India Maternity Policy

•             16 weeks of paid maternity leave

•             6 hours per day for 6 months for child care post return from maternity

•             1 working week of paternity leave