Ikea to grant 6 months paternity leave: After 'Maternity Bill', dad-friendly firms in demand

86 per cent companies have introduced paternity policies at workplace

Like maternity leave, father's hiatus will soon be paid by some dad-friendly employers. Last year, Deutsche Bank (DB) started offering six months childcare leave to fathers, if they happen to be primary caregivers, across Asia Pacific. Taking cue from the bank's revolutionary step, many other private companies have started de-linking parental leave from gender.

Furniture retailer Ikea will grant six months of paternity leave to its employees in India. Ikea's parental leave policy will not only include mothers but also, fathers, surrogate and single parents and for adoptions. The employees will get full salary and other benefits. 

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