Paternity Leave in Mumbai IT Companies: Legal Right or Just a Company Policy?

Paternity Leave: Legal Right or Company Policy?

Is paternity leave a right of employees by law, or does it vary according to the policies of companies? Additionally, can you provide me with examples of a few IT companies in Mumbai that offer this provision of paternity leave?

Regards,
Lubna Ambreen

Paternity leave is not enforced by law; it is purely a company prerogative. Several companies have started granting paternity leave to their employees. It all depends on how good the company's employee relations are. I'm sorry to say that the names of companies cannot be disclosed in a forum like this, regardless of whether it is in favor of or against the company.

Regards,
Madhu.T.K

Paternity Leave in India

There is no legal obligation for the employer to grant any employee paternity leave in India. However, many organizations have started granting their employees paternity leave lately, more as a goodwill gesture.

Regards,
Prateeksha