Bengaluru: Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad on Saturday said that the companies, not complying with the state's menustral leave policy, rules for which are being framed, will face action.

Speaking to the media at his residence in Bengaluru, the minister said: "The government's law must be implemented and followed by everyone. Companies should not look at this only as a law but also from a humanitarian perspective. Further discussions and consultations will be held on the implementation of this policy in the coming days."

When asked whether companies might hesitate to hire women employees because of the menstrual leave policy, the minister responded: "Let us implement it first and then evaluate its pros and cons. In fact, many companies are already following such a policy."

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