The Spanish cabinet approved a bill that would allow women who suffer from severe pain during their period to take menstrual leave at the cost of the government, not the employers, through the Social Security System.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was elected on a feminist agenda. But some women are asking if his plan to pay for menstrual leave really is a good idea.
MADRID, Spain Spain's cabinet on Tuesday approved a bill that grants paid medical leave for women who suffer from severe period pain, becoming the first European country to advance such legislation.
Equality Minister Irene Montero (AFP/ MANILA BULLETIN) Menstrual leave is currently offered on
Spain could become the first European country to cover sick leave for workers experiencing period pain. The draft law, which still has to pass through Parliament, has sparked a debate.