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Paid menstrual leave for private sector workforce: Karnataka rolls out Menstrual Leave Policy, 2025
Khaitan & Co | English | AcademicThink | Dec. 4, 2025 | UndeterminedWages and Compensation
On 20 November 2025, the Government of Karnataka issued the Menstrual Leave Policy, 2025, making it the first Indian state to implement a state policy on menstrual leave applicable to both public sector and private sector employees. The policy mandates that all registered establishments under various labor acts and codes provide menstrual leave to eligible women personnel.
Women aged 18 to 52 years, including both employees and contract workers, are entitled to one day of paid menstrual leave per month, totaling twelve days annually. There is no provision for carry forward of unused menstrual leave, and employers are prohibited from requiring medical certificates to validate leave claims.
While the policy aims to promote workplace equity and prioritize women's health and wellbeing, its enforceability has been questioned since it is issued as a government order and not statutory legislation. It remains unclear if amendments to existing laws will follow to mandate this leave. The policy could influence private sector diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, marking a progressive step beyond other states like Bihar and Odisha that have limited menstrual leave to government employees.