Petition · past parliament

Allow Women to have temporary paid sick leave when suffering from Menstrual Pain

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

I believe I am speaking on behalf of all Women when I ask this of the Government: to allow women paid sick leave whilst suffering from menstrual pain.
For far too long, women across the Country (and quite possibly the Globe) have been expected to perform whilst at work despite being in agonising pain due to their Menstrual Cycle and Endometriosis.
This is a natural monthly cycle that can cause excruciating physical pain and hormonal imbalances that often impacts those suffering with their daily activities, including going to work. More often than not, over the counter pain relief is not sufficient.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Timeline

12 Aug 2022 Petition opened for signatures
15 Aug 2022 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 15 Aug 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.