{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/758949.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":758949,"attributes":{"action":"Introduce mandatory paid menstrual leave of up to two days per month","background":"We call on the UK Government to introduce legislation for employees whose menstrual symptoms significantly affect their ability to work, with protections against discrimination to support health, dignity, and workplace equality.","additional_details":"This policy would align the UK with international best practice and support employees’ long-term participation in the workforce. We believe menstrual leave should be treated as a legitimate workplace health accommodation, similar to other temporary health-related leave, and should not disadvantage employees in hiring, promotion, or performance assessment.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-01-27T03:58:33.631Z","updated_at":"2026-03-02T14:04:13.670Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-02T14:04:12.218Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-13T19:48:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nRequire employers have monthly menstrual 1-3 day leave policy\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/740839"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}