9 months ago
Karnataka Extends Menstrual Leave to Government Employees
The Karnataka government has decided to give women employees one day of paid leave every month because of their menstrual cycles.
This leave is for women between 18 and 52 years old who work in government jobs.
The government says this is to help women feel better and be more comfortable.
They also talked about how women are now more independent and have better opportunities than before.
Some people, like the Bangalore Hotels Association, think this rule is not fair and have gone to court to challenge it.
The government is also working on other programs to help women, like the Akka Pade safety initiative.
Karnataka government extends one day of paid menstrual leave per month to women employees aged 18-52.
Leave is applicable to permanent, contractual, and outsourced jobs in the government sector.
No medical certificate is required to avail this leave.
Bangalore Hotels Association challenges the directive in Karnataka High Court, terming it discriminatory.
Government emphasizes women empowerment and highlights various initiatives for women's welfare.
- Who
- Karnataka government and Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar
- What
- Extension of one day of paid menstrual leave per month to government employees
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- When
- Immediate effect from December 2
- Why
- To empower women and provide them with necessary support during menstruation
Key facts
- Leave Policy
- One day of paid menstrual leave per month
- Eligibility
- Women aged 18-52 in government sector
- Implementation
- Immediate effect from December 2
- Applicability
- Permanent, contractual, and outsourced jobs
- Legal Basis
- Factories Act, 1948; Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961; Plantation Workers Act, 1951; Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966; Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961
- Challenges
- Bangalore Hotels Association challenged the directive in Karnataka High Court
- Government's Stance
- Government emphasizes women empowerment and independent lives
Quotes
Ravi Narayanan
Managing Director and CEO, SMFG India Credit
“At SMFG India Credit, we have proactively implemented menstrual leave across our pan-India offices to reinforce our focus on inclusion and the holistic well-being of women employees.”
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