The medical low for pains of menstruation is a rarity in the worldand in Europe only Spain has implemented it in a very recent way, in fever, joining a handful of Asian nations.
here a summary of these “menstrual licenses”.
Spain, a new right, pioneer in Europe
The Congreso de los deputados español approved it definitively in february a bill that contemplates a “menstrual low” for women who suffer painful menstruations, a first in Europe. The law does not need the duration of this medical dispensation.
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Japan, a law since 1947
In Japan, The right to menstrual dispensation has been in the legislation since 1947 and companies cannot oblige an employee to work if they ask to be “off due to menstruation”.
There is no limit on the number of days that can be taken for this type of “licenses”, but in general they are not paid. 30% of the companies proposed to fully or partially reimburse these “periodic permits”, according to a study by the Ministry of Japanese Work carried out in 2020 in 6,000 companies.
In this survey it was found that only 0.9% of the female employees who met the requirements declared having taken a menstrual leave.
South Korea, one day per month
In South Korea female employees are allowed to take a menstrual free day a monthwhat it is not paid. Companies that fail to comply with the law are subject to a fine of 5 million won (4,000 dollars). According to a survey carried out in 2018, 19% of female employees declare using the right to menstrual leave.
Indonesia, one or two days per cycle
In Indonesia, a law approved in 2003 foresees one or two days of “paid vacations” at the beginning of the menstrual cycle, in case of painful periods. The law only obliges the employees to notify their employers of the closing date.
But the application of the regulations depends on the companies and their employees. In practice, many firms only allow a day of menstrual rest or even anyone if they decide to ignore the law.
Taiwan, maximum three days a year
Taiwan also recognizes the right to menstrual leave for female employees of one day per month, and with a total of three days per year. However, it is still possible that workers enjoy bad days of menstrual leave, but they are counted as days off due to illness.
The days taken by this concept are paidas well as the low rates due to illness and the average working hours.
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Zambia, the “Día de la Madre” since 2015
Zambia, country in southern Africa, approved in 2015 a law that grants women the right to a menstrual leave that allows them to take an additional day of vacations per monthwithout prior notice or medical certificate in case of painful periods.
Known as “Día de la Madre”, lowering menstruation is generally accepted, but some employers continue to be reticent and ask that women den unannounced.
Several companies around the world
Several companies around the world offer their employees the possibility of “menstrual leave” days. The movement is recent, and the announcements have been made in the last few months or years.
For example, the Australian pension fund Future Super, the Indian distribution company Zomato or the French furniture manufacturer Louis Design offer six, ten or 12 additional days of paid vacations a year to their employees with painful rules.
In France, the Socialist Party, which contemplated the measure in its electoral program for the presidential elections of 2022, offers since the end of this year a day of monthly menstrual reduction to the employees of its headquarters. (I)
