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The Karnataka government has now extended the provision of one day of paid menstrual leave per month to women employed in the government sector as well.

Last month, the state issued an order mandating one paid menstrual leave day every month for women aged 18 to 52 working in permanent, contractual, and outsourced positions. This rule applies to all women employed in industries and establishments registered under the Factories Act, 1948; Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961; Plantation Workers Act, 1951; Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966; and Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961.

On December 2, the government issued a fresh order extending the same benefit to women working in state government departments, effective

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