The Sikkim High Court on Monday, May 27, announced a menstrual leave policy for women employees working in its registry.
The notification pointed out that women employees can avail menstrual leave of 2-3 days in a month, upon receiving the high court medical officer’s recommendation for the same.
"Women employees in the High Court Registry may henceforth avail menstrual leave of 2-3 days in a month, provided they approach the Medical Officer attached to the High Court first and obtain the latter's recommendation for such leave," the notification stated.
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It added that the leave account of women employees shall not be debited on availing such leave.
The decision of the high court comes a day ahead of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed annually on May 28, to spread awareness around Menstrual Hygiene Management.