Should Australia introduce menstrual leave? Yes, but we need other period-friendly policies as well
- Written by: Sarah Duffy, Senior Lecturer, School of Business, Western Sydney University
Jodie Cook/UnsplashSpain recently announced plans to legislate menstrual leave. This is extra leave for those who experience severe period pain. The decision has sparked public debate about whether Australia should introduce a similar scheme.
More than 90% of women under 25 report regular period pain and there is little evidence it reduces with...