World’s first ‘menstrual leave’ law sparks major debate online
The law came into force two years ago The internet has been heavily debating the world’s first menstrual leave law, which came into force two years ago. In 2023, Spain became the first country in Europe to introduce a paid menstrual leave bill. Many women can relate that periods can often be debilitating, especially for […]
9 months ago
Period and menopause leave to be discussed by Government
The Irish Government is set to start discussing the introduction of work leave for anyone going through menopause or bad period symptoms, Roderic O’Gorman has hinted at. The Government is set to commission research in a bid to “make the workplace a better place” for those going through either. Minister for Equality Roderic O’Gorman said […]
3 years ago
83% of women call for time-off policies for severe period symptoms
A recent study found that a huge number of women are already using their sick leave due to menstrual symptoms. As various countries and workplaces around the world introduce measures designed to support those who experience severe period symptoms, new research suggests that the majority of Irish women would welcome similar measures here. Earlier this […]
4 years ago