Canada's labour minister was told earlier this year that efforts to provide free tampons and pads in federally regulated workplaces could cost employers more than $1 million annually to become a reality.
The March briefing note to Filomena Tassi estimated the annual employer costs would likely be $1.17 million to provide free tampons and pads, based on an annual, per-employee cost of almost $60 and assuming a 50-per-cent take-up rate.Officials noted the numbers may understate the need and demand because it only accounted for women and not all employees who menstruate.
"Menstrual products are a basic need for many Canadians, however they are often not treated as such," Tassi said in a statement. "Simply put, menstruation is a fact of life, and part of supporting the health and safety of employees." Getting a better handle on the situation in workplaces, and the ability of employers to manage the additional requirements, was problematic.
Some workers may avoid coming to work completely because of the "shame and stigma that often surrounds menstruation," officials noted.
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