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MayReasonRule

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Fri Feb 17, 2023, 12:09 PM Feb 2023

Spain passes law for Europe's first 'menstrual leave' [View all]

Spain's parliament approved a law granting paid medical leave to women suffering severe period pain.

The legislation entitles employees experiencing period pain to as much time off as they need, with the state social security system -- not employers -- picking up the tab for the sick leave.

Hear, hear!!!

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