Wellbeing India’s Karnataka state grants right to paid menstrual leave Applicable to public and private sectors, new policy lays important foundation for strengthening the role of women in the workplace iStock.com/Jomkwan Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 16 October 2025 In a landmark move, Karnataka has become the first Indian state to approve grant all female workers up to 12 days of paid menstrual leave per year. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Wellbeing Spain’s menstrual leave policy fails to leave an impact D&I Unpacking Mexico’s proposed menstrual leave obligations Wellbeing Portugal’s new menstrual leave law respects medical realities Wellbeing Employers must take care menstrual leave policies do not discriminate