HR Glossary
What is Paternity Leave?
A non-statutory leave benefit in India's private sector, with no central law mandating paternity leave for private employees, while central government employees receive 15 days of paid paternity leave under the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, and a growing number of progressive private companies voluntarily offer 5 to 30 days.
Why it matters in hiring
Paternity Leave comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.
Related terms starting with P
- P60
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Panel Interview
- Passive Candidate
- Pay Band
- Pay Equity
- Pay Equity Act (Canada)
- Pay Grade
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