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AbstractMenstrual leave is a policy allowing menstruators to take paid or unpaid time off work if experiencing painful menstrual cycle-related symptoms or illnesses. Scholars have displayed an increased interest in menstrual leave, primarily owing to the rise in companies offering menstrual leave. Efforts have been made to theorise the potential benefits and drawbacks of menstrual leave. Building on prior work, this article conducts a thematic analysis of twelve menstrual leave policy announcements from companies in five countries. Guided by an intersectional feminist theoretical framework, the article uncovers two themes in menstrual leave policy announcements: (1) recognition of menstrual stigma and the potential to normalise menstruation and menstrual health; and (2) the potential for increased worker power. It subsequently develops two critical arguments: (1) menstrual leave may perpetuate (hetero)sexist beliefs and attitudes, and (2) menstrual leave may reify individual responsibility to manage menstruation and facilitate a positive culture around menstrual leave. This research adds to menstruation literature by being one of the few studies to investigate company-level menstrual leave policy announcements in a transnational context. A broader conceptualisation of menstrual leave, including the transition to ‘menstrual flexibility’ as an umbrella term, could help such policies become equity tools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Objective To examine the prevalence of menstrual pain among women of reproductive age and its impact on their daily lives and professional responsibilities. Methods A cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted in July and August 2022. Phone interviews were carried out using a random system to select women aged between 15 and 49 years old. The questionnaire included sociodemographic variables, contraception method used, characteristics of the menstrual pattern (pain and bleeding amount), its influence on their working life, and if they would need to resort to sick leaves due to the impairments arising from the menstrual symptoms. Results A total of 1800 women representative of the Spanish population took part in this study. 72.6% of them report menstrual pain, with 45.9% requiring medication. 35.9% identify their menstrual bleeding as intense or very intense. 38.8% assert that menstrual discomforts affect their everyday life. 34.3% would have required not attending their work activities or having requested sick leave due to the discomforts, although only 17.3% of the women finally requested so, mainly because 58.4% considered that it might imply consequences in their professional environment, especially those with Higher Education. The women who report more discomfort are the youngest ones and those who resort to condoms as a contraceptive method (p

Objective: To examine the prevalence of menstrual pain among women of reproductive age and its impact on their daily lives and professional responsibilities. Methods: A cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted in July and August 2022. Phone interviews were carried out using a random system to select women aged between 15 and 49 years old. The questionnaire included sociodemographic variables, contraception method used, characteristics of the menstrual pattern (pain and bleeding amount), its influence on their working life, and if they would need to resort to sick leaves due to the impairments arising from the menstrual symptoms. Results: A total of 1800 women representative of the Spanish population took part in this study. 72.6% of them report menstrual pain, with 45.9% requiring medication. 35.9% identify their menstrual bleeding as intense or very intense. 38.8% assert that menstrual discomforts affect their everyday life. 34.3% would have required not attending their work activities or having requested sick leave due to the discomforts, although only 17.3% of the women finally requested so, mainly because 58.4% considered that it might imply consequences in their professional environment, especially those with Higher Education. The women who report more discomfort are the youngest ones and those who resort to condoms as a contraceptive method (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Menstrual pain is a prevalent problem among women of reproductive age and can affect their everyday life and professional environment, requiring work leaves on some occasions. Plain language summary: This study is a starting point to know the prevalence of menstrual discomforts among Spanish women of reproductive age and their effect on the professional environment, to enable an assessment of the possible impact of the menstrual leave legislation recently implemented in Spain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Menstrual leave is one of the latest developments in Spanish law. By amending their labour law in order to recognize the right to menstrual leave, Spanish legislators have brought this topic back into the spotlight of European labour law. Although recognized in various legislations around the world, most notably in Asia, the right to menstrual leave has not been established as an international labour law standard. Therefore, there are many open questions concerning its recognition, the content of the legal institute, as well as the consequences of its introduction into the labour legislation. Authors deal with the question whether menstrual leave is a need of women today, so its introduction to labour law can be treated as a progressive legislative development. If so, what is the justification for introducing such special leave and in which circumstances it should be provided? In order to analyse these questions in more detail, research has been divided into several sections. After the introductory part, authors deal with the reasonings pro et contra introducing menstrual leave to national legislation. This is followed by comparative analysis of normative solutions in all countries that recognize the right to menstrual leave, and brief analysis of the possibility to introduce this right to the EU acquis. Finally, in concluding remarks authors offer the broader picture of the potential role and position of the menstrual leave in the national labour law and antidiscrimination law.

This article discusses the right to menstrual leave as stated in Article 81 of Law No. 13 of 2003 on Employment in PT Jaya Asri Garmin do. This research data was obtained through interviews with relevant parties, namely personnel, and the female workforce, observation, and documentation. This research uses theories about the understanding of labor in general, labor rights according to Law No. 13 of 2003 on Employment, Gender Concepts and Analysis, menstrual understanding, and also contains theories about Maŝlaĥah Al-Mursalah. This study found that menstrual leave rights as in Law No. 13 of 2003 on Employment have been applied at PT Inti Sukses Garmindo but replaced with money or cashed. The award of bonus to replace menstrual leave amounted to Rp 89,195, - which will be received every month. But it is not by Law No. 13 of 2003 on Employment that should replace the cashed menstrual leave rights 2 x 89,195, - every month. The application of menstrual leave rights in Law No. 13 of 2003 on Employment at PT Inti Sukses Garmindo if reviewed with Maŝlaĥah Al-Mursalah then includes maintaining the soul. If analyzed using Gender Analysis APKM (Access, Participation, Control, Benefits). With the provision of menstrual leave, it can protect against the exploitation of women because menstruating women often feel pain, dizziness, and weakness. The provision of menstrual leave can be used as a time of rest and avoid evil.