Even if it is – fortunately – less and less taboo, the subject of painful periods and their professional consequences is still not integrated into labor legislation.
As a result, some private entities are taking the lead: the Louis
furniture company
, for example, has introduced “menstrual leave” for the benefit of its seven employees.
An inspiring approach “that advances the cause of women”
“One of our colleagues was absent, explains Lucie, communications officer.
I was told she wasn't feeling well and came home on a paid day off.
We considered that it was an inequality so we raised the issue with the founders of the company”.
Thomas, creator of
Louis
, immediately showed his interest in an initiative that "can help show our commitment and advance the 'cause'".
No sooner said than done: the structure has set up a specific leave (one day per month): “We will take stock of the end of the year, specifies Thomas.
But it is certain that it removes the mental load and that it makes it possible to be better at work;
productivity will automatically follow.
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Find out what this “menstrual leave” is all about in this video from our partner Brut.
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