L&T Chairman, SN Subrahmanyan, has announced that women employees in the L&T parent group will now be entitled to one day of menstrual leave. Women make up approximately 9% of the company’s 60,000-strong workforce. This move positions the engineering, procurement, and construction giant as one of the first in its sector to introduce such a policy, reflecting a step towards greater inclusivity and employee welfare.
The announcement comes in the wake of a controversy sparked by Subrahmanyan’s earlier remarks suggesting employees should work 90 hours a week, which drew significant criticism. Additionally, he had voiced concerns about a labour shortage in the construction industry, further fuelling debates around workplace conditions and expectations.
