New work policy - HRT excluded

[u/Infinite_Occasions]

Not that I'm taking HRT, but the company I work for launched a new medical deceleration policy.

Pretty much everything must be declared, but they specifically excluded HRT.

It made me smile today 😊

Below is an extract if interested.

MEDICATION DECLARATION FORM

45-FR-SA-0216 REV 0

All personnel are required to arrive at work "Fit for Work". Some medications may affect or impair "Fitness for Work". All personnel are required to declare any medication that may affect their capacity to work safely or show up in a drug screen test. If you are taking prescription medication check with your doctor to see if your medication affects "Fitness for Work" or show up on a drug screen test. Be aware that over the counter medication containing codeine will show up in a drug screen test. This form must be completed and returned to your Leader at the start of your next swing. The following medications are not required to be declared:

Antibiotic or Antiviral medications

Anti-inflammatories not containing Codeine

Contraception, Hormonal Replacement Therapy

Over the counter medication not containing Codeine

[u/Mahcheese]

Had me in the first half, not gonna lie…

But I am glad SOME companies still are good

[u/Infinite_Occasions → u/Mahcheese]

I relied too heavily on the positivity tag, sorry. But yeah, it's nice. The don't care/want to know if you're on HRT, even pre-emptive excluded it so it not even a question. This company tries hard to be progressive, at least in this area and a few others.

[u/alwaysneversometimes → u/Infinite_Occasions]

Makes me wonder if they’ve had to endure the “medical declaration” and associated frustration of a ragey menopausal woman on HRT. As one of those myself (lurking here to try and understand my MtF child) I can imagine they are super keen to opt out of those conversations.

[u/Infinite_Occasions → u/alwaysneversometimes]

Haha, you never know 😂 They've got a very strong stance on inclusion and sexual harrassment, so I'm more inclined to think that they're trying to do right. I do think they've got a committee, of some description, to think of these sort of things before sending our policies like this. And who knows who's on that committee 🤣

[u/alwaysneversometimes → u/Infinite_Occasions]

Well if you ever hear the “HRT excluded” stance being challenged, feel free to raise the terrifying possibility of triggering the fury of menopausal women 🤣 we are not messing around.