Bengaluru: Labour Minister Santosh Lad has said that all companies must provide menstrual leave to women employees, and the state government will soon frame rules to ensure compliance. He clarified that once the government enacts the law, companies will be legally bound to implement it.

Speaking at a press conference at his official residence in Bengaluru on Saturday, following the recent cabinet approval for introducing a menstrual leave policy, the minister said, “Everyone must follow the law once it is made. Companies should not look at this as just a rule but also from a humanitarian point of view. We will hold further discussions and consultations before implementing the policy.”

When asked whether companies might hesitate to hire more women employees due to the new leave requiremen

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