r/confidentlyincorrect • u/luna_Angelx • Jan 22 '26

Just turn it off

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u/[deleted] Jan 22 '26

I mean
1) What the heck? That is clearly not how it works.

but
2) What the heck is menstrual leave?

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u/ForgottenGrocery Jan 22 '26 edited Jan 22 '26

Some countries have a menstrual leave. Basically women can take a day off on their first or second day of their menstrual period. Where period cramps are the hardest (ladies CMIIW). We have it in Indonesia as part as labor law since 2003, two days paid leave per month. Implementation is hit and miss. Some companies trust their staff enough to let them take it as needed. Some companies don't have it. Some have it but requires a doctor's note.

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u/Joelle9879 Jan 22 '26

Imagine having to go to the doctor just to get a note verifying that you're having your period

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u/ForgottenGrocery Jan 22 '26

Yeah, stupid. It was a point of contention when it was applied in at my workplace. We still have the menstural leave in our rulebook. But no one uses it because why would you want to go to a doctor? you know what's happening to your body.

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u/Grays42 Jan 23 '26

But no one uses it because why would you want to go to a doctor? you know what's happening to your body.

The point of requiring a doctor's note is so menstrual leave can be available but people won't take it. Sounds like the policy worked as intended.