Wellbeing Portugal’s new menstrual leave law respects medical realities Amendment to labour code allows women to take up to three days leave per month for severe period pain iStock.com/Nadzeya Haroshka Image Jenna Lomax News Editor Wednesday 11 June 2025 Absences related to endometriosis or adenomyosis are now protected in Portugal, following an amendment to the country’s labour code. 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 British employers must acknowledge menstrual health Wellbeing Spain’s menstrual leave policy fails to leave an impact D&I Does a new law in France granting miscarriage leave go far enough? D&I Unpacking Mexico’s proposed menstrual leave obligations