Bill No. 154 - Entitled an Act Respecting Free Menstrual Products
Introduction of bills
Bill No. 154 - Entitled an Act Respecting Free Menstrual Products
Explanatory Notes
Clause 1 adds a definition of "menstrual products" to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
(a) requires an employer to provide menstrual products without charge in workplace toilet facilities used by menstruating persons;
(b) requires an employer to provide a disposal container for menstrual products; and
(c) specifies that the location and number of toilet facilities where menstrual products are located in the workplace are as prescribed by the regulations.
Clause 3 expands the role of joint occupational health and safety committees to include advising employer on duties and responsibilities regarding the provision of menstrual products in the workplace.
Clause 4 provides the establishment of duties and responsibilities of employers regarding the provision of menstrual products in the workplace by way of collective agreement negotiation.
Clause 5 expands the regulation-making authority regarding menstrual products.
Clauses 6 and 7 amend the Occupational Safety General Regulations and the Revenue Act Regulations regarding menstrual products and disposal containers for the product.
Clause 8 changes "feminine hygiene product" in the Sales Tax Act to "menstrual products" and changes "sanitary napkin" to "absorbent pad, panty liner".