SBI circular for pregnant women:
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SBI circular states that if a newly recruited woman’s pregnancy is of more than 3 months, the candidate will be considered temporarily unfit and she may be allowed to join within 4 months after delivery of child.
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In this case, despite qualifying for the job, woman will not be able to join for 10 months.
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During this period she will also not receive any of the maternity benefits / salary because she’s not yet presumed to be employee of SBI.
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Creates variety of challenges for divorcee/single mothers.
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Circular created backlash on social media.
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National Women Commission issued notice to SBI.
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SBI has withdrawn the circular.
This incident depicts deep rooted mindset which is against women.