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.