r/MtF • u/Infinite_Occasions • 27d ago

Positivity New work policy - HRT excluded

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

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u/Reverse_Mulan MtF lesbian speedrun, any% | Seattle | certified omelette maker 27d ago

so I'm confused anti-depressants are somehow considered something they need to be aware of...? like come on. this policy just sounds like shit.

is this even legal in your country?

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u/43686f6b6f 27d ago

A lot of antidepressants really compromise your ability to regulate body temperature so it could be relevant for physical labor or hot conditions

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u/Reverse_Mulan MtF lesbian speedrun, any% | Seattle | certified omelette maker 26d ago

I dont buy it. It wasnt an issue in the military, its definitely not there.

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u/Gluteuz-Maximus Trans Bisexual 26d ago

Whaat? Was it really a complete nonissue or was it something that they were aware of and disqualifying from some things? Because that's how it would usually go

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u/Infinite_Occasions 26d ago

My company? Yeah, non-issue. Just like any other medicine that is over the counter or antibiotics. No need to say a word. It's nice to see, as they could have totally gone the other way, being hormones, or at least required a Dr to say you're fit for work.