Menstrual Leaves: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Sep 2024

Labour Law

Karnataka Well-Being Six Days of Paid Menstrual Leave Proposed

Sep 21, 2024

Sikkim High Court introduces menstrual leave policy for female staff

The Sikkim High Court introduced a new policy granting menstrual leave to women employees in its reg...

Work Model

May 29, 2024

Sikkim High Court introduces menstrual leave policy for female staff

Punjab University grants students menstrual leave approval

Punjab University in Chandigarh has introduced menstrual leave provisions for female students starti...

Work Model

Apr 12, 2024

Punjab University grants students menstrual leave approval

Is Period Leave Necessary? Chai Sutta Bar founder on this debate

In the middle of a debate over Period leave menstrual leave Co-Founder and CEO, of Chai Sutta Bar,...

Industry

Dec 22, 2023

Is Period Leave Necessary? Chai Sutta Bar founder on this debate

Work Model

Menstruation, not a handicap, no need for ‘paid leave’ policy: Irani

According to reports of TOI, Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Zubin Irani is currently in objection to Menstruation leave she told in Rajya Sabha yesterday that it’s not a handicap, and there is no need for a ‘paid leave’ policy. “Menstrual leave could lead to discrimination against women in the workforce.’ She added. In […]

Dec 14, 2023

Industry

Khaitan & Co. introduces Menstrual Leave Policy

One of India’s oldest and recognized full-service law firms, Khaitan & Co. introduced a Menstrual Leave Policy that will provide a maximum of 12 paid days per calendar year. Amar Sinhji, Executive Director – Human Resources, at Khaitan & Co., said, “Our firm, in its unwavering commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, has always strived […]

Oct 5, 2023

Industry

AU Small Finance Bank announces Menstrual Leaves Policy

An Indian Small finance bank, AU Small Finance Bank has announced Menstrual leaves for female employees. The bank will provide one day of additional paid leave starting February 2023. Sanjay Agarwal, MD and CEO, AU Small Finance Bank said, “The culture of a workplace can only be regarded as fully inclusive if it appreciates the needs […]

Jan 17, 2023

Industry

Orient Electric introduces menstrual leave

Orient Electric Limited, part of the diversified USD 2.4 billion CK Birla Group, has introduced menstrual leaves for its women employees as part of its commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive work culture. With this announcement, Orient Electric joins the list of a select few Indian companies to have introduced period leaves. Commenting […]

Dec 20, 2022

Labour Law

Delhi High Court to hear a plea to grant menstrual leaves

PIL in Delhi HC to direct Centre, Delhi govt to grant menstrual leaves to women employees The Delhi High Court will hear on November 23, a Public Interest Litigation seeking directions to the Centre and the Delhi government for granting paid leave to women employees during their menstruation phase. The matter was listed before a […]

Oct 20, 2020