Workplace relief is coming for employees with symptoms of menstruation, perimenopause and menopause in Philly

Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, Philadelphia will require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to workers suffering from symptoms of hormonal cycles and changes.

By: Ann Juliano, Villanova University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: March 24, 2026

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Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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By Ann Juliano, Villanova University

Imagine you’re a server at a busy restaurant that requires you to wear a form-fitting, polyester shirt as part of the uniform. When a hot flash hits, you are a sweaty mess. You really wish your employer would let you wear a cotton T-shirt instead.

If you live in Philadelphia, relief is on the way.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, the city of Philadelphia will prohibit discrimination on the …

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