PTO

PTO for periods? Why women workers are asking for this new perk

Published July 15, 2021 10:58 AM EDT 5 Min Read

“You’re upset — you must be on your period.”

It’s a comment arguably every woman has heard at some point in her life, and when said in the workplace, it can be infuriating and, let’s face it, embarrassing.

Amanda Schiavo

Associate Editor

Amanda Schiavo is an associate editor of Employee Benefit News. Follow her on Twitter at @SchiavoAmanda.

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