An Indian multinational mining company, Vedanta has introduced a new Parenthood Policy, and the company has also introduced a one-day monthly ‘No Questions Asked’ work-from-home to cater to the physical & mental health of women employees.
Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Limited and Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Limited, said, “At Vedanta, we believe in fostering an environment where women employees feel supported and empowered throughout their professional and personal journeys.”
“We hope that with this policy, we can set a new standard for progressive workplace policies across the nation”, Priya Agarwal Hebbar added.
Women at Vedanta opting to take a break to nurture their young ones can now avail a sabbatical leave of up to 12 months, with the organisation promising job security to those who wish to take a break post-birth.
Under the comprehensive policy, those choosing to continue immediately after maternity leave now have the option to work from home or avail flexible working hours. This can be availed four weeks before the expected delivery date and until the child reaches two years of age.
The policy also ensures career assurance during maternity leaves with additional support for career growth. These policy benefits enable a seamless balance between professional commitments and parenthood responsibilities.
Furthering its commitment towards diversity, equity and inclusion at the workplace, Vedanta Ltd, a globally diversified natural resources company, has expanded its parenthood policy with enhanced benefits designed to support all new parents.
The unique benefits under the policy now also extend to all employees, including single parents and LGBTQIA+ individuals legally commissioning or adopting a child.
For a child under one year, the caregiver (women/single parent/LGBTQIA+) may avail 12 weeks of leave, usable 30 days before the commissioning/adoption date and up to 90 days post-date.
Key Highlights
- The company’s female employees can apply for sabbatical leave of up to 12 months with the organization promising job security to those who wish to take a break post-birth.
- The employee can opt to work from home or avail of flexible working hours. This facility can be availed in the case of childbirth and post-birth till the child reaches the age of 2.
- In the case of LGBTQIA+ individuals legally commissioning or adopting a child, the employees may avail 12 weeks of leave, usable 30 days before the commissioning/adoption date and up to 90 days post-date.
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