Women To Get Fully Paid For Menstrual Leave If…

ITALY could soon become the first Western country to offer paid ‘menstrual leave’ to women who experience painful periods.

The country’s parliament has been discussing the measure, which would mean companies have to offer three paid days of each month to women who experience bad aches.

Women in Italy could get up to three days’ leave if they have painful periods

It’s not the first time this kind of legislation has been mooted, with countries including Japan and Indonesia already allowing women time off.

Experts have previously argued it makes sense as it would make workers feel happier and more comfortable.

While that’s the view of some in Italy, not everyone agrees.

Some fear it could hamper women’s ability to progress in the workplace

However, in women’s magazine Donna Moderna, Lorenza Pleuteri feared it might backfire on ladies.

She voiced concerns that kind of legislation might make some firms think twice