This isn’t a topic that HR professionals talk about very often, but it is very much an issue that nursery owners and managers need to bear in mind. After all, according to Early Years Alliance research, 97 per cent of nursery employees are women.
In February 2023, Spain became the first European country to approve a law on menstruation leave. This means that women in Spain who suffer from period pain and other menstrual symptoms that make them unfit for work can get three days of paid leave. In severe cases, this could extend to five days. To take this leave, employees must provide a note from their doctor.
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