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Menstrual leave

'Which gay man has a menstrual cycle?' Smriti Irani justifies her reply to Manoj Jha's query in Rajya Sabha

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani recently stated that she is opposed to the concept of paid menstrual leave for women while replying to a question posed by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar Jha in the Rajya Sabha.

23 December 2023, 10:12 IST

'Which gay man has a menstrual cycle?' Smriti Irani justifies her reply to Manoj Jha's query in Rajya Sabha

'Which gay man has a menstrual cycle?' Smriti Irani justifies her reply to Manoj Jha's query in Rajya Sabha

'Which gay man has a menstrual cycle?' Smriti Irani justifies her reply to Manoj Jha's query in Rajya Sabha

23 December 2023, 10:12 IST

'Appalling to see such ignorance': K Kavitha slams Smriti Irani over remarks on paid menstrual leaves

She also said that menstruation isn't a choice; but a biological reality. 'Denying paid leave ignores the genuine pain countless women endure,' Kavitha added.

15 December 2023, 21:20 IST

'Appalling to see such ignorance': K Kavitha slams Smriti Irani over remarks on paid menstrual leaves

'Appalling to see such ignorance': K Kavitha slams Smriti Irani over remarks on paid menstrual leaves

'Appalling to see such ignorance': K Kavitha slams Smriti Irani over remarks on paid menstrual leaves

15 December 2023, 21:20 IST

MoHFW can best examine matter of menstrual leave for women employees, says personnel ministry

A government employee is also provided with 30 days of earned leaves and eight days of casual leaves in a year to fulfil certain needs of personal necessities, it said.

11 December 2023, 15:39 IST

MoHFW can best examine matter of menstrual leave for women employees, says personnel ministry

MoHFW can best examine matter of menstrual leave for women employees, says personnel ministry

MoHFW can best examine matter of menstrual leave for women employees, says personnel ministry

11 December 2023, 15:39 IST

Frame menstrual leave policy, Panel tells Centre

The committee said it is of the view that the government should create an inclusive and equitable workplace for women

15 March 2023, 12:42 IST

Frame menstrual leave policy, Parliamentary panel tells Centre

Frame menstrual leave policy, Parliamentary panel tells Centre

Frame menstrual leave policy, Panel tells Centre

15 March 2023, 12:42 IST

SC refuses to entertain PIL on menstrual pain leave

The bench agreed with a contention of an intervenor that if you compelled the employers to grant menstrual leave, it may disincentivise them to hire women employees

24 February 2023, 14:43 IST

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking menstrual pain leave for female students, working women

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking menstrual pain leave for female students, working women

SC refuses to entertain PIL on menstrual pain leave

24 February 2023, 14:43 IST

No proposal to bring period leave: Education Ministry

The information was shared by Union Minister of Education for State Subhas Sarkar in response to a written question in Lok Sabha

06 February 2023, 12:43 IST

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

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

No proposal to bring period leave: Education Ministry

06 February 2023, 12:43 IST

Calls for menstrual leave mounting in Kerala

The ruling CPM and the Opposition Congress are also making claims and counterclaims over the decision to allow menstrual leave

28 January 2023, 01:20 IST

Calls for menstrual leave mounting in Kerala

Calls for menstrual leave mounting in Kerala

Calls for menstrual leave mounting in Kerala

28 January 2023, 01:20 IST

More universities in Kerala allowing menstrual leave

The decision was taken considering requests of students' unions

17 January 2023, 16:06 IST

More universities in Kerala allowing menstrual leave

More universities in Kerala allowing menstrual leave

More universities in Kerala allowing menstrual leave

17 January 2023, 16:06 IST

The case for a menstrual leave policy

Women's labour-force participation is declining despite increased literacy, and menstrual leaves can encourage more women to enter the workforce

18 March 2022, 09:42 IST

The case for a menstrual leave policy

The case for a menstrual leave policy

The case for a menstrual leave policy

18 March 2022, 09:42 IST

Does Zomato’s period leave tackle a workplace taboo?

Zomato’s period leave drew headlines around the world and kudos from social media users and women’s rights advocates. The company’s founder and chief executive officer, Deepinder Goyal, said in a statement to his employees: “There shouldn’t be any shame or stigma attached to applying for a period leave. You should feel free to tell people on internal groups, or emails that you are on your period leave for the day.”

12 August 2020, 03:27 IST

Does Zomato’s paid menstruation leave tackle a workplace taboo?

Does Zomato’s paid menstruation leave tackle a workplace taboo?

Does Zomato’s period leave tackle a workplace taboo?

12 August 2020, 03:27 IST