Shiv Sena demands women in govt, semi-govt organisations get 'menstrual leave'
7 years, 8 months ago

Shiv Sena demands women in govt, semi-govt organisations get 'menstrual leave'

Firstpost  

Senior Shiv Sena corporator Sheetal Mhatre demanded that women working in government, semi-government and private organisations be allowed to avail “menstrual leave” once in a month Mumbai: Senior Shiv Sena corporator Sheetal Mhatre demanded that women working in government, semi-government and private organisations be allowed to avail “menstrual leave” once in a month. “I have moved a notice of motion suggesting that such an initiative be discussed and passed by the house that gives women the first day of their monthly cycles off. It is a matter of pleasure that few Indian firms have also started providing menstrual leave, added the corporator. The Sena corporator hoped that the notice of motion would be unanimously passed in the Mumbai civic body, which is controlled by her party.

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L&T menstrual leave policy a ‘progressive initiative’, must be made ‘mandatory’: Netizens hail SN Subrahmanyan’s move
2 weeks, 6 days ago

L&T menstrual leave policy a ‘progressive initiative’, must be made ‘mandatory’: Netizens hail SN Subrahmanyan’s move

Live Mint  

L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan, who came into the spotlight months ago for endorsing 90-hour work weeks, on Thursday announced that women employees in the L&T parent group will now be entitled to one day of paid menstrual leave. With the announcement, L&T has become the first major Indian company in its sector to declare paid menstrual leave for its women …

L&T introduces one-day paid menstrual leave for women employees
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

L&T introduces one-day paid menstrual leave for women employees

India Today  

Larsen & Toubro has introduced a new policy allowing its female employees to take one day of paid menstrual leave. The move puts L&T in line with companies such as Swiggy and Zomato, which have already introduced similar menstrual leave policies in India. In August 2024, Odisha became the first state to introduce a one-day menstrual leave policy for women …

L&T chairman announces 1-day menstrual leave
3 weeks ago

L&T chairman announces 1-day menstrual leave

New Indian Express  

Larsen & Toubro chairman SN Subrahmanyan on Thursday announced that women employees will now be eligible for one day of menstrual leave. Meanwhile, ahead of International Women's Day, Naukri released a report that says 34% of women professionals prioritise menstrual leave policies over everything else. Nearly half of early-career professionals consider menstrual leave non-negotiable with 20% in Bengaluru leading the …

MVA promises menstrual leave in Maharashtra poll manifesto: The journey of the provision in Parliament explained
4 months, 2 weeks ago

MVA promises menstrual leave in Maharashtra poll manifesto: The journey of the provision in Parliament explained

Firstpost  

The Maha Vikas Aghadi has promised a two-day ‘period leave’ for women employees in its election manifesto. However, last year, the then Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani opposed any such provision, saying menstruation is not a ‘handicap’ Menstrual leave is in the spotlight in India, again. Menstrual leave issue in Parliament Last December, the then Union Women and …

Women favour period leave, but many call for looking beyond policy
8 months, 1 week ago

Women favour period leave, but many call for looking beyond policy

The Hindu  

Sharanya Rao is a 27-year-old lecturer at a private college in Bengaluru. “While we welcome the government’s thinking in the direction of a menstrual leave policy, we want to take a balanced approach to this so that it does not become counterproductive for women. Several women in the private sector also strongly advocate for a menstrual leave policy, stating that …

Bleeding vaginas don’t need bleeding hearts
8 months, 1 week ago

Bleeding vaginas don’t need bleeding hearts

Hindustan Times  

“Mandating such leaves will lead to women being shunned from the workforce. A bench comprising Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra noted with those words why menstrual leave could be “detrimental” to women under certain circumstances. Last year, Spain joined eight other countries that offer menstrual leave to women with a new category of sick leave that …

Menstrual leave a must, can’t be left to discretion of companies, say employees
8 months, 1 week ago

Menstrual leave a must, can’t be left to discretion of companies, say employees

The Hindu  

‘ Neha Khemka, a master’s student at Jamia Millia Islamia, battles the challenge of polycystic ovary syndrome every month. A survey conducted by menstrual hygiene brand Everteen last year found that 73% of women want companies to allow menstrual leave. According to Swiggy, providing menstrual leave or paid time off acknowledges the unique health needs of their women workforce, particularly …

SC asks Centre to frame policy on menstrual leave for women
8 months, 2 weeks ago

SC asks Centre to frame policy on menstrual leave for women

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to frame a model policy on menstrual leave for women employees by holding consultations with states and other stakeholders.A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said the issue related to policy and was not an issue for the courts to look into. Moreover, …

Paid menstrual leave, LGBTQ and more: How Smriti Irani's response in Parliament on a broad issue was made controversial
1 year, 3 months ago

Paid menstrual leave, LGBTQ and more: How Smriti Irani's response in Parliament on a broad issue was made controversial

Op India  

On Thursday, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani clarified why she opposed the idea of allowing paid leaves to women during their periods. She said that she opposed the Menstrual Hygiene Policy in the Indian Parliament as she did not want women to face discrimination and harassment in the workplace over it. The issue of providing paid …

Menstruation not handicap, no need for ‘paid leave’ policy: Minister Smriti Irani
1 year, 3 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Union women and child development minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday said that menstruation is not a “handicap” and it shouldn’t warrant a specific policy for “paid leave”. Irani was speaking in Rajya Sabha in response to a question asked by Rashtriya Janata Dal member in the upper house Manoj Kumar Jha on the menstrual hygiene policy in the …

Madhya Pradesh announces 7 additional 'casual leaves' to women government employees every year
2 years ago

Madhya Pradesh announces 7 additional 'casual leaves' to women government employees every year

India TV News  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on International Women's Day announced that women government employees in the state will be allowed an additional seven days of casual leave every year. In January, the Kerala government issued a decree offering menstruation leave to female students enrolled in state-run higher education institutions. Since 1992, women government employees in Bihar have been …

Explained | Menstrual leave and its global standing
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained | Menstrual leave and its global standing

The Hindu  

The story so far: On February 24, the Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL about menstrual leave for workers and students across the country, calling it a policy matter. The Bihar government, then headed by Lalu Prasad Yadav, introduced its menstrual leave policy in 1992, allowing employees two days of paid menstrual leave every month. The petition called the …

Supreme Court refuses to entertain a plea seeking menstrual leave
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court refuses to entertain a plea seeking menstrual leave

Op India  

Today, the Supreme Court declined to hear a public interest litigation that asked the court to order all states to establish policies governing menstrual discomfort leave for working women and female students at their individual places of employment. Earlier this month, the plea, which was mentioned for urgent listing by petitioner’s advocate Vishal Tiwari, contended that a number of nations, …

‘Issue falls under policy…’: SC refuses to entertain PIL for menstrual leaves
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Issue falls under policy…’: SC refuses to entertain PIL for menstrual leaves

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on Friday refrained from entertaining a PIL seeking direction to all the state governments to frame rules for menstrual pain leaves for female students and working-class women at their respective workplaces and compliance with section 14 of the Maternity Benefit Act 1961. The petition was filed by Delhi resident Shailendra Mani Tripathi, who sought direction …

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Menstrual Leave, Says Matter Falls In Policy Domain
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Menstrual Leave, Says Matter Falls In Policy Domain

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking menstrual leave for female students and working women across India stating that the matter fell within the domain of policy. The petition filed by Advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi was heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha, and Justice JB Pardiwala. On this submission, CJI …

Plea Seeking Menstrual Leave : Supreme Court To Hear On February 24
2 years, 1 month ago

Plea Seeking Menstrual Leave : Supreme Court To Hear On February 24

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear on February 24 a Public Interest Litigation seeking menstrual leave for female students and working women across India.The petition has been filed by Advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi.When the petition was mentioned for urgent listing, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud informed that it will be listed on February 24.The petition cites a study by the. …

No proposal to introduce menstruation leave in educational institutions: Education Ministry
2 years, 1 month ago

No proposal to introduce menstruation leave in educational institutions: Education Ministry

Firstpost  

New Delhi: There is no proposal to bring legislation to ensure menstruation leave in educational institutions, according to the Ministry of Education. “No such proposal is under consideration in the ministry,” he said when asked whether the government will bring legislation to ensure menstruation benefit leave in educational institutions. The minister informed that the University Grants Commission has introduced “Guidelines …

Plea Seeking Period Leave For Women Employees: Delhi HC Directs Centre To Consider It As Representation
4 years, 4 months ago

Plea Seeking Period Leave For Women Employees: Delhi HC Directs Centre To Consider It As Representation

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has directed the Union of India to consider as a representation, a plea seeking period leave and facilities of periodic rests, separate and clean toilets and provision of sanitary napkins to woman employees during menstruation period. Moved by Delhi Labour Union, the PIL seeks framing of a policy by the Delhi Government and the Central Government to …

Opposition members urge Kerala govt to grant period leave to its women employees
7 years, 7 months ago

Opposition members urge Kerala govt to grant period leave to its women employees

Firstpost  

The Kerala government would formulate a common stand on granting menstrual leave to its women employees after considering various aspects of the issue, CM Pinarayi Vijayan told the state assembly. Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government would formulate a common stand on granting menstrual leave to its women employees after considering various aspects of the issue, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told the …

Taking the taboo out of period
7 years, 8 months ago

Taking the taboo out of period

Deccan Chronicle  

Almost everyone would have faced those ‘embarrassing’ classroom moments wherein either they or one of their classmates had to walk out with a huge red blot on their skirt, followed by murmurs and hushed talks. After Mumbai-based Culture Machine and two media firms in Kerala announced period leave for their employees and girls took to the streets with sanitary pads …

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