The Government of Karnataka has issued a draft circular inviting comments on granting one day leave with pay to women workers engaged in various industries during their menstrual cycle (“Draft Circular”). Relevant stakeholders including factories, industries, company owners, various organizations etc. may send their comments by 2nd December, 2024.
Objections or suggestions, if any, may be addressed to Labour Commissioner, Karmika Bhavan, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore-560029 or sent on email at dicbangalore@gmail.com in the attached format.
Background:
An expert committee was formed comprising of various levels of officials of the Labor Department, doctors, business owners and representatives of working classes etc. to discuss and submit a report regarding the grant paid leave on the first day of the monthly menstrual cycle to women workers working in various industries.
Key Highlights:
- Proposal to grant paid leave on the first day of the monthly menstrual cycle to women workers working in various industries including factories, industries, garments, multinational companies, information technology sector operating in the State of Karnataka.
- Proposal to introduce 6 days annual paid menstrual leave to women workers.
Please note that this Notification has been made available in vernacular, and we have translated the same to the best of our understanding. Once an official translation is available, we will update in case there is a requirement.
Source: Government of Karnataka
