Menstrual Leave Policy

Acer India announces menstrual policy, one day paid leave per month

Acer India has introduced a menstrual leave policy that would give female employees one additional day of paid leave per month, as the tech firm joined a growing roster of companies that are looking to foster a more supportive workplace and champion gender-inclusivity. In a statement, the company said its latest move would enable female staff to prioritise their menstrual health without impacting their regular leave entitlements. "Acer India has introduced 'Matrika', a menstrual leave policy to foster a more inclusive and supportive workplace...Under this policy, female employees will be entitled to one additional day of paid leave each month...," Acer India said. According to the company, the move aligns with Acer India's broader vision of creating a workplace that champions gender inclusivity, health, and holistic employee support. "A workplace that truly supports its people goes beyond policiesit fosters understanding, respect, and real change. With the 'Matrika' menstrual leave

L&T offers one-day menstrual leave for women employees in parent group

L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan announced a one-day paid menstrual leave for women employees in the parent company, benefiting around 5,000 staff; subsidiaries remain excluded

Women's Day 2025: Menstrual leave push redefines workplace priorities

A recent report has revealed that 44 per cent of women fear work-life imbalance, particularly those with 5-10 years of experience managing both professional and personal responsibilities

Karnataka govt considers six days of annual paid menstrual leave for women

The state government has also formed an 18-member panel tasked with drafting the Right of Women to Menstrual Leave and Free Access to Menstrual Health Products bill

'Will lead to women being shunned': SC junks plea seeking menstrual leaves

The Supreme Court said that this issue involves several policy considerations and should not be addressed by the judiciary

Sikkim High Court introduces menstrual leave policy for its female staff

The Sikkim High Court registry said that women staff members are entitled to take 2-3 days of menstrual leave each month

Smriti Irani opposes menstruation leave policy, says it's 'not a handicap'

Union Minister Smriti Irani warned that menstrual leave could lead to discrimination against women in the workforce

73% women want companies to allow them take menstrual leave: Report

Around 73 per cent of women want companies to allow them to take menstrual leaves while 86.6 per cent are in favour of a menstrual-friendly workplace where hygiene methods and support infrastructure are available to women, according to a recent study. The Menstrual Hygiene Survey 2023, conducted by Everteen, a feminine hygiene brand, also revealed that 71.7 per cent of the participants in the survey do not want the menstrual leaves to be paid, fearing that it may make companies reluctant to hire female employees. Nearly 10,000 women in the age group of 18 to 35 years participated in the survey that was conducted in multiple cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Patna. The survey report was released ahead of the global Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28. "While 73 per cent of women want that companies should allow them to take menstrual leaves, 71.7 per cent of them do not want these to be paid and fear that it may make ..

BNPL platform Simpl introduces menstrual, adoption and pet care leaves

Simpl's leave policy states that the adoption leave is also applicable to LGBTQIA couples

Period leaves, business and productivity: What do companies think?

Zomato's announcement led to a social media storm that raised various questions. In this podcast we try to find what companies think

In some countries, women get days off for period pain

Handful of private Indian companies have started such policies in recent months