Philadelphia Enacts New Workplace Protections for Menstruation and Menopause
March 5, 2026 On December 3, 2025, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the Philadelphia City Council legislation prohibiting discrimination and requiring accommodation on the basis of needs related to menstruation, perimenopause, or menopause. The new ordinance will take effect on January 1, 2027. The bill amends the Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance to prohibit discrimination on