A person is seeking guidance regarding their absence from work due to menstruation, which they felt could lead to harm if they attended. They informed their manager that they were sick and now feel regret and guilt for lying. They are asking if they have sinned and what the expiation for lying is.
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
According to Grand Ayatollah Khamenei and Grand Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect them):
Your act of lying may not be considered a lie, as menstruation can be regarded as a type of illness that prevents a woman from working in certain situations.
If we assume it is not considered an illness and you did lie, then repentance is sufficient, and there is no expiation required for lying.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Grand Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him): Tahrir al-Wasilah - Expiations - Their Types + Special Inquiry
Grand Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him): Selected Issues - Rulings on Expiations + Official Website