Menstrual Leave
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Spain may soon legislate paid menstrual leave. Should Canada follow suit?A gynecologist in Toronto says what's happening in Spain is getting Canadians to talk about periods and menstrual pain more openly and seriously.HealthMay 28, 2022
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Spain becomes 1st Western country to offer time off work for period painA reform bill introduced by the Spanish government seeks to grant the right to menstrual leave, would remove sales tax on sanitary products, and would improve abortion access.HealthMay 12, 2022
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Italy debates paid ‘menstrual leave’ but experts warn it could increase gender bias at workThough menstrual leave may be appealing to those who struggle with painful period symptoms, experts warn it could set women back in their careers.CanadaMar 29, 2017
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Should women be entitled to time off work during their periods?A British business is making waves with its official "period policy." The new plan will allow female staff to take time off each month when they're menstruating, without taking a sick day.CanadaMar 3, 2016
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