Rule would give day off for painful periods

The Guangdong government is planning legislation requiring employers to offer paid leaves to female employees who suffer painful menstrual periods, raising questions of whether such a move would be reasonable or practical.

The province's legislative affairs office posted a proposed regulation on labor protection for female employees on its website on Tuesday, and is soliciting public opinion until Dec 3.

Under the regulation, an employer would be required to give a one-day paid leave to a female employee during her menstrual period if she has a medical certificate, valid within six months, showing that she is incapable of working because of serious pains during her periods.