Spain recently became the first European country to join a growing list of nations that legally recognises menstrual leave in some form. explains how similar legislation could be implemented in SA - and what could trip it up. The opening up of the workplace and the inclusion of women in a formal manner in the economy has increased since the early 20th century.
Recently, Spain has approved legislation that entitles relevant workers, who have medical approval, to menstrual leave. In the Spanish context, the state's social security system will be responsible for funding the leave entitlement.Spain is the first European country to join the list of nations that legally recognise menstrual leave in some form .
An employer will need to determine what would be a reasonable leave entitlement and whether this entitlement can be accumulated monthly.
_Business Women are obviously a liability to the work force..im not againstwomenworking though🤞
_Business In hindsight this is good, but i dont think it will end well, this will just force employers to only hire men at this point. Employers look at the bottom line, a day lost or however long this leave will be is money lost for them.
_Business I will just I am a transgender woman and I am entitled to menstrual leave aswell
_Business Same time men must get leave for suffering! Twice as long as woman.....only fair
_Business Then we women must stay at home and let more men have work.
_Business It's getting ridiculous now. Menstruation is not an illness or a disease! This wokesness is getting out of hand and will lead to further job losses!
_Business Distraction
_Business And what's next, period pains leave, my child is crying leave... Like really?😏