The dispensing Siddaramaiah, led in Karnatak, took a bold step by approval of a menstrual holiday policy that allows women in the government and private sector to take one paid day off during their period. This policy has evoked different opinions.
Vineeta Yadav, co -chairwoman in EMCC Asia Pacific, raised concerns about this policy and called it “progressive”, added that this could inadvertently expand the gap in the gender, because hiring managers could be reluctant to choose employees for special leaves.
“Hiring managers and employers will never say it out loud, but they will think: ’12 extra paid leaves a year? Easier to hire a man.” It could deepen the gap instead of creating equality, ”Yadav wrote on the LinkedIn network website.
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What alternatives did Yadav suggested?
Yadav has also suggested that there is a better way to do it – one that “supports everyone’s health and dignity without allocating women out”. Suggested:
“Universal wellness leaving policy for all – several days a year, no explanation is required.
Flexibility of working from home for any health reason or not.
Better design in the workplace – rest, awareness and empathy built into culture that are not carved for sex.
In the end, it is about creating systems where people – regardless of gender or other differences – can prove to be the best self. Well -intended laws may still have defective results, ”she wrote.
How did social media react?
The post gathered countless answers from social media users, several of which expressed their views in the comment section.
The user wrote, “He said well. The way to hell is paved with good intentions.”
Another wrote, “I love your perspective and I couldn’t agree more.”
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The third user said: “The solution has written at 5 points, makes sense, but the reason to hire women already.
What did Karnatak do?
The State Cabinet approved a policy that allows all working women across industries and industries to take every month for menstrual discomfort each month.
Unlike previous initiatives in India, which only applied to government employees, Karnataka’s policy also applies to women in private societies.
Why is this policy significant?
Menstrual holiday policy in Karnataka is considered an orientation step for incorporation in the workplace. As a result, the state is one of the first in India to provide paid menstrual leave not only for government employees but also across the private sector.
(Tagstotranslate) Menstrual policy of the Karnataka holiday
