LatestCorporate Compliance 7 November 2026
Canva Pays Six-Month Salary to Laid‑Off Worker on Maternity Leave
A former Canva employee who was recently laid off discovered she is eligible for a six‑month salary payout even though she is on maternity leave, contradicting her initial belief that she might not qualify. The company’s policy ensures continued financial support during the transition, highlighting evolving employer responsibilities toward parental leave and job termination benefits in India.
Canva announced that a recently laid‑off employee will receive a six‑month salary payout despite being on maternity leave. The worker initially feared she would be ineligible for the benefit.
- The payout is part of Canva’s severance policy, which applies even during maternity leave.
- The decision underscores growing scrutiny of employer obligations in India regarding parental leave and termination.
- The employee’s case was highlighted in a Moneycontrol report, illustrating how companies are adapting to new labor expectations.
For full details, see the original article on Moneycontrol.
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