Philadelphia Moves to Protect Employees Experiencing Menstruation, Perimenopause or Menopause

The City of Philadelphia has amended its Fair Practices Ordinance to explicitly prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of menstruation, perimenopause and menopause. The amendment also requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation for employees whose symptoms of these conditions substantially interfere with their ability to perform one or more job functions. The ordinance takes effect on January 1, 2027, and all Philadelphia employers should begin reviewing their policies now to... By: Fox Rothschild LLP