Women Maternity Leave Bill had brought great ecstasy among women. It has increased the maternity leave in the private sector to 6 months which is expected to embrace equality in the workplace. But on the actual ground, it has paved another road to regulatory hell. The neonate law has simply abdicated the responsibilities of government, passing it further to the private sector.

The bill was aimed to pass the message of equality over viewing that government cannot leave 50 percent of the women talent locked up at home. It will undoubtedly strengthen the women helpline committee in India by allowing them to fulfill their commitment to child rearing and preserving family structure while maintaining job security at the same time.

However, the government has not given light on the financial incentives of the scheme. As a form of a social security, maternity leave costs must be borne by the Government. In the present law, the burden falls squarely on the employer. Moreover, this can be challenging for the medium sized company, as it 2-4 people in an average in each of its departments. And on top of that, if some employees will go on 6 months leave, it can be troubling for the employers. Apart from this, there is no minimum service period to avail this benefit. A woman can work for 2 months and can take a leave benefit of 6 months and can leave the company dry.

Therefore, the Government must address the primary concerns of employers. It must ensure that the costs of maternity leaves are endured by the government. It should also ensure that maternity leave is obligatory only after a certain number of years of employment.

If these glitches are not fixed, then it can be challenging for the employers and may lead to a losing proposition.