Rejected petition Menstrual paid time off

We urge the UK Government to implement a statutory menstrual leave policy similar to the one recently passed in Portugal.

For PCOS, endometriosis, Adenomyosis and PMDD.

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We urge the UK Government to implement a statutory menstrual leave policy similar to the one recently passed in Portugal.

• Provide up to 3 days of paid menstrual leave per month for individuals with a valid medical diagnosis
• Require only a single annual medical certificate confirming the condition
• Ensure full employment protections, including no loss of pay, benefits or seniority
• Guarantee confidentiality and non-discrimination in the workplace

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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Introduce Statutory Menstrual Leave for People with Endometriosis & Adenomyosis
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732342

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Date submitted 12 August 2025
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