Woman Resigns After Manager Dismisses Menstrual Leave Citing Pain Tolerance

A woman in India resigned after her manager dismissed her sick leave for severe menstrual pain, telling her to "increase her pain tolerance." Despite providing medical reasons and taking leave for three consecutive months, the manager compared her condition to his wife's and pressured her to work through the pain. The incident, shared on Reddit, sparked widespread criticism over workplace insensitivity and raised concerns about employee rights and harassment. The woman also alleged salary deductions related to her resignation.