Spain passes law for ‘menstrual leave', becomes Europe's first country to give special leave

Spain passes law for ‘menstrual leave', becomes Europe's first country to give special leave

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Category : International Published on: February 20 2023

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  • The Spanish government approved a law granting paid medical leave to women suffering from severe menstrual pain - a first for any European country. 
  • Such facilities are presently available in a handful of countries including Japan, Indonesia and Zambia.
  • The menstrual leave law was part of a broader mandate that also bolsters access to abortion services in public hospitals. 
  • The new legislation also allows minors aged 16 and 17 to have an abortion without parental permission, reversing a requirement introduced by a previous conservative government in 2015.
  • Much like other health-related paid leave, it requires a doctor's approval.
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