There’s been a flood (pardon the pun) of news about periods at work lately. Spain is on its way to being the first European country to grant paid menstrual leave, Scotland has made period products free for all and more companies are offering period pain leave globally.
Opinion
August 17, 2022
It’s time we talked about menstruating at work. Period
90% of people experience cramps on their period — some as painful as a heart attack.
6 min read
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