Spain Approves Fully Paid Menstrual Leave For Women | READ FULL DETAILS
Faith Ukanwa
Jun 02, 2023
Spain Approves Fully Paid Menstrual Leave For Women | READ FULL DETAILS
Spain's s-exual and reproductive health law, which includes the right for women to take time off work when they have their period, came into effect on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
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The Gender Equality Ministry's bill, put forward by the left-wing government, was approved by parliament in February.
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Since then, amendments have been passed as part of the new law.
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Barriers have been removed, which makes access to abor-tions and changing the gender of trans people easier.
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After the parliamentary vote in February, Equality Minister Irene Montero spoke of a "historic day for the advancement of feminist rights.ÔÇØ
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Menstrual leave is not a common regulation. There is no comparable provision in German law.
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In Taiwan, women can only stay at home for three days a year, and they then only get 50 per cent of their salary.
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In South Korea, employers have to give their female employees one day off a month if they make a request, but the law does not regulate who pays the employee's salary.
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To take menstrual leave, female workers in Spain require a doctor's note. The duration of the leave from work is, in principle, unlimited.
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According to the law, it depends on how severe the menstrual pain is and how long it lasts.
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The legislation entitles employees experiencing period pain to as much time off as they need, with the state social security system - not employers - picking up the tab for the sick leave.
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As with paid leave for other health reasons, it requires a doctor's approval, though the length of sick leave is not specified in the law.
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About a third of women suffer from severe menstrual pain, according to the Spanish Gynaecology and Obstetrics Society.
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"Periods will no longer be taboo,ÔÇØ Montero said after the law was initially approved by the cabinet in May 2022.
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"No more going to work with pain, no more taking pills before arriving at work and having to hide the fact we're in pain that makes us unable to work.ÔÇØ
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