Spain is the first country in Europe and one of the few worldwide to incorporate this specific measure into its legislation.
The law on sexual and reproductive health entered into force today Spainwhich, among other things, provides for Licensing in working women suffering from dysmenorrhea.
The Spanish parliament approved the bill in February, with Equality Minister Irene Moreno calling it a “historic day”.
Spain is the first country in Europe and one of the few worldwide to incorporate this specific measure into its legislation.
In Taiwan, female workers are entitled to leave for dysmenorrhea, but it cannot exceed a total of three days per year, while their wages for this period are reduced by 50%. In South Korea, employers grant their employees one day off each month if they request it. The legal framework does not specify whether the leave is paid.
In order to obtain dysmenorrhoea leave, female workers in Spain need a doctor’s certificate. The length of leave depends on the intensity and duration of the symptoms. This leave is paid and subsidized by the state.
Source :Skai
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