# Spain to introduce paid menopause sick leave from December 2026

https://mins.news/en/video/127096

- euronews, 2026-11-03 12:15 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-YqoCnfc2g

> From 1 December, female workers whose menopause-related conditions are impairing them will be able to take specific medical leave. Spain is expanding labour protections for women, while some other European countries still have no comparable provision.

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