Ever since Culture Machine came out with their video introducing paid menstrual leave for women employees, the country and international media have been abuzz. The move came as a welcome respite for several women who deal with extremely painful periods and the policy was soon adopted by three other companies. And now, Chennai-based Magzter has embraced it as well, and has offered its women employees paid menstrual leave each month. Once we announced the policy it was welcomed by even the male employees.”The company currently has 20 women employees out of a total of 65, on board, in their Chennai office. We need to sensitise people on all these issues and this is just a small step in the right direction.”

Source: The Hindu July 26, 2017 11:26 UTC