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The Supreme Court of India has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation PIL seeking a nat...
In a progressive leap for workplace welfare, the Karnataka Education Department has officially forma...
Karnataka, a state in southern India, is currently deliberating a progressive paid menstrual leave p...
In a progressive move aimed at fostering an inclusive workplace, CARS24, the auto-tech company, has introduced a new policy—Flow Time-Out Leave—for its female and transgender employees. Effective from September, this initiative allows women and transgender individuals to take a day off at any time during the month, no questions asked. The decision aligns with CARS24’s […]
The Odisha government has announced a new policy granting one-day menstrual leave to women employees in both the public and private sectors. This initiative, revealed during the Independence Day celebrations in Cuttack by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, allows women to take leave on either the first or second day of their menstrual cycle. The […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to frame a model policy on menstrual leave for women employees. The court emphasized the need for consultations with states and other stakeholders to address this crucial issue. Why Menstrual Leave? The Supreme Court recently heard a plea filed by advocate Shailendra Mani […]
The Sikkim High Court introduced a new policy granting menstrual leave to women employees in its registry. Sikkim High Court women employees can avail menstrual leave of 2-3 days in a month. This progressive step is aimed at recognizing and addressing the unique health needs of female staff members. By implementing this policy, the court […]
Punjab University in Chandigarh has introduced menstrual leave provisions for female students starting from the upcoming semesters in the academic session 2024-25. Menstrual leave is provided to acknowledge and accommodate the physical and emotional challenges that individuals may experience during menstruation. The menstrual leave allows individuals to take time off to rest, manage their symptoms, […]
Menstrual Leave Policy as Per Global Standards, And Menstrual Leave Practices in India In the past, menstruation was often viewed negatively, with the blood considered impure and periods thought to be a curse. In some cultures, women were labelled unclean, and impure, and were bound by cultural rituals. However, in some historic cultures, a menstruating […]
Recently, Minister of Women and Child Development, Honorable Smriti Irani opposed Paid Menstrual Leave and said Menstruation is not a “handicap”, it shouldn’t warrant a specific policy for ‘paid leave’. It can lead women to face discrimination in the workplace. The debate over paid menstrual leave is complex, there is a complete divide on this […]
In the middle of a debate over Period leave / menstrual leave Co-Founder and CEO, of Chai Sutta Bar, Anubhav Dubey felt that it should be kept open. Anubhav took to a LinkedIn post saying, “Giving leave for menstrual days was not a tough decision. I believe there are a few things that only women understand, […]
