Spain approves paid menstrual leave, first country in Europe to do so

[6spdmanual]

The Spanish parliament on Thursday approved the creation of a sick leave for women suffering from incapacitating periods, becoming the first country in Europe to do so.

The new bill creates the possibility for women to call in sick “in case of incapacitating menstruation,” the Spanish Congress said in a statement Thursday.

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[Harmonic]

Men and women should get paid the same

 

[6spdmanual]

Some guy raised some valid concerns on this on LinkedIn and was told that he was “mansplaining”.

Ouch.

 

[UrBaN963]

I don't disagree on principle. I do wonder how progressive they're going to be with it though.

 

[borro]

 

[6spdmanual]

I don't disagree on principle. I do wonder how progressive they're going to be with it though.

The implementation is what I am wondering about. The thought of someone potentially having 12 extra days a year “off” is interesting.

 

[UrBaN963]

The implementation is what I am wondering about. The thought of someone potentially having 12 extra days a year “off” is interesting.

Not what I was referring to.

 

[6spdmanual]

Not what I was referring to.

Alright Bruhv.

 

[VooDooC]

Meh let's wait and see what happens. Two kinds of people, one will exploit the living **** out of this and the other will probably just go on as per normal.

 

[backstreetboy]

What about if you're transitioning?

 

[killerbyte]

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In the future they will ask why is the work force 95% male? The answer will be that its cheaper and they get more work done.

 

[daveza]

There's a thing called sick leave.

It is used when people don't feel well enough to come to work.

 

[killerbyte]

Meh let's wait and see what happens. Two kinds of people, one will exploit the living **** out of this and the other will probably just go on as per normal.

You are correct. Some women will call out how stupid this is.
But then some women suffer from severe pain, and those are the women who deserve a little more understanding.

 

[dualmeister]

 

[porchrat]

The bill is part of a broader law, which notably aims to facilitate access to abortion in public hospitals, but also includes the free provision of menstrual products in schools and prisons.

Was this not the case up until now?!?!?

 

[Fulcrum29]

I don't disagree on principle. I do wonder how progressive they're going to be with it though.

Surf's up, dude!

 

[Kieppie]

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I'm curious if men then qualify for days leave due to the psychological strain of dealing with such women?

 

[vigras rojara]

Men and women should get paid the same

Blood money.

 

[3WA]

I support this. I was once part of a team with four women and they refused to sync no matter what I tried, so one of them was always on the rag. I'd catch it every week. At least this way, the workplace stays safe.

 

[Grieta Thanburg]

I support this. I was once part of a team with four women and they refused to sync no matter what I tried, so one of them was always on the rag. I'd catch it every week. At least this way, the workplace stays safe.