Back in 2017 we published an article with the headline: "Company in India gives women a day off if their period is painful." As we reported, a Mumbai media firm called Culture Machine "has announced that ... employees could take the first day of their period as a paid day off if they experience pain or discomfort. Some reactions have been supportive — and some not." The company hoped to end the stigma around open discussion of menstruation. A second company, GoZoop, followed suit.
But in cases where companies or countries have instituted a similar policy, some have expressed concerns – for example, would employees who ask for a day off for a painful period be regarded as less committed or valuable employees? And some said, why not just use a sick day if needed? We were curious: Has the idea of a day off for a painful period continued at this company and gained traction in other parts of the world?
