Rs1.2 Million Fine Imposed on Company for Dismissing Employee During Maternity Leave
A private company in Pakistan has been fined Rs1.2 million by the Federal Ombudsperson for Protection against Harassment (FOSPAH) after unlawfully terminating a female employee during her approved maternity leave. The decision is being viewed as a significant step toward protecting women’s workplace rights and ensuring employers comply with labor laws. According to the findings,…