Maternity Leave Policy
Maternity Leave Policy
Maternity Leave Policy
The policy rules are subject to change; hence ensure you are referring to the latest version of the policy. Theinterpretation
of the rules or clarification of the policy as communicated by the Talent Expertise Team shouldbe treated as final.
OBJECTIVE
Raising a family is a cherished goal for many. At Hindustan Unilever, we understandthe need
of our employees, who are planning to or have recently become parents,to take paid leave
to experience this beautiful phase and nurture a bond with theiryoung child.
The policy lays down the minimum period of leave employees can avail on account of
maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy.
Paternity leave of 3 weeks with full pay and benefits is provided to all male employees in
the company. This leave can be availed as one leave of 3 weeks or inweeklong increments
(3 instalments) within twelve months of the employee becoming a father. This leave cannot
be carried forward or cashed out. This leave is available twice in a career. In case of a
miscarriage, the employee is entitled to request for special leave with the approval of line
manager.
o Request for leave must be accompanied with all legal documents pertainingto
adoption.
Disclaimer: This policy is confidential in nature and meant for circulation amongst Unilever employees Reviewed as of January 2022
In case of same sex partners, the partner who is a primary care giver is eligible for paid
leave and benefits as applicable for maternity and the partner who is a secondary
caregiver, is eligible for paid leave and benefits as applicable for paternity, assuming both
work with HUL. Request for leave must be accompanied with all legal documents
pertaining to adoption and self-declaration from employee on the nature of care giving. In
this case, if the legal process is completedoutside India, the same is permissible as proof of
adoption.
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Disclaimer: This policy is confidential in nature and meant for circulation amongst Unilever employees Reviewed as of January 2022