Italy may become the first western country to offer paid menstrual leave

Working women in Italy, who experience painful period, may soon get paid menstrual leave if the Italian parliament decides on it.

The Italian parliament is discussing the matter and if everything goes well, it will allow companies to offer three paid days every month to women who go through menstrual pain. 

Working women in Italy, who experience painful period, may soon get paid menstrual leave if the Italian parliament decides on it.

The Italian parliament is discussing the matter and if everything goes well, it will allow companies to offer three paid days every month to women who go through menstrual pain. 

Italy may become the first Western country to offer paid period leave if the motion is passed. Japan and Indonesia are already allowing their working women time off during those painful days every month.

Experts believe that it will allow women feel more comfortable. However, not everyone agrees. Many believe that the legislation may backfire on women leading companies to think twice before hiring them.

Source: indiatime