The authorities in Spain have enacted a sexual and reproductive health law, which includes the right for women to take time off work when they have their menstruation. The law took effect on Thursday, June 1. The Gender Equality Ministry’s bill, put forward by the left-wing government, was approved by parliament in February. Since then, amendments were passed as part of the new law. Barriers have been removed, which makes access to abortions and changing the gender of trans people easier.
The law took effect on Thursday, June 1.The authorities in Spain have enacted a sexual and reproductive health law, which includes the right for women to take time off work when they have their menstruation.The Gender Equality Ministry’s bill, put forward by the left-wing government, was approved by parliament in February.Barriers have been removed, which makes access to abortions and changing the gender of trans people easier.
After the parliamentary vote in February, Equality Minister Irene Montero spoke of a “historic day for the advancement of feminist rights” the News Agency of Nigeria reports.In Taiwan, women can only stay at home for three days a year, and they then only get 50 per cent of their salary. In South Korea, employers have to give their female employees one day off a month if they request, but the law does not regulate who pays the employee’s salary.The duration of the leave from work is, in principle, unlimited.The state covers the costs.
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