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‘Menstrual leave not a plea for privilege’: Karnataka High Court to state

April 16, 2026 11:25 am

The Karnataka High Court made the observations while hearing a petition filed by a hotel worker, seeking a direction to the state government to effectively implement its notifications regarding menstrual leave.

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Menstrual leave policy must be nuanced, inclusive

March 28, 2026 6:26 am

Just like maternity leave, it can help normalise the reality that women are long-term assets who require temporary accommodation for significant biological events.

Numerous studies have called for more research on supporting women affected by menstruation-related symptoms and improving their productivity.

Menstrual leave debate: What studies say about women’s work productivity, and the way forward

March 25, 2026 9:51 am

A review of some recent studies suggests that worries about hiring bias due to menstrual leaves may not be unfounded. But, there are other ways of improving working conditions for women.

After the Supreme Court's menstrual leave remarks, it is clear that hiring bias doesn't always announce itself.

Supreme Court’s menstrual leave remarks aren’t the problem. Hiring bias is

March 20, 2026 5:57 pm

Supreme Court menstrual leave remarks highlight concerns over hiring bias and workplace inequality, raising deeper questions about how women’s realities are treated in employment decisions.

Let’s talk about menstrual leave, who bears the cost

Let's talk about menstrual leave and who bears the cost

March 19, 2026 1:35 am

Besides better data, a national menstrual hygiene policy and better sanitation infrastructure, we need more empathy and flexibility

The menstrual leave trap: When benevolent sexism creates professional barriers

March 14, 2026 2:54 pm

The Supreme Court is right — legislating biology only serves to entrench the belief that women are 'less than'

SC turns down plea on period leaves: Gynaecologists share how to manage them at the workplace

March 13, 2026 5:37 pm

No leave required, menstruation is natural, all you need is a supportive workplace environment

‘Don’t know amount of damage it will do’: Supreme Court says mandatory menstrual leave could hurt women’s careers

March 14, 2026 4:23 am

The Supreme Court said employers would be wary of recruiting women if menstrual leave was made mandatory, adding that it was better if the government took a call on the matter.