Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Dec 9: The Karnataka high court (HC) has issued a major setback to the state government by staying its recent order mandating menstrual leave for women employees. The order had been challenged by the Bengaluru Hotel Owners’ Association, which argued that the government did not have the authority to impose such a directive. The petition came up for hearing on Tuesday, with advocate Prashanth B K representing the association.

On November 12, the Karnataka government had announced mandatory one-day paid menstrual leave per month for women employees. The labour department had issued the order directing establishments covered under various labour laws—including the Factories Act, Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, Plantation Lab

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