Lawsuit settlement means no more perfume, aftershave or other scents for Detroit city workers
By APMonday, March 15, 2010
Detroit city workers being warned to go scentless
DETROIT — Change is in the air for Detroit city workers.
City employees will be urged not to wear perfume, cologne or aftershave as a result of a settlement in a federal lawsuit.
Officials plan to place warning placards in three city buildings. The signs will warn workers to avoid “wearing scented products, including … colognes, aftershave lotions, perfumes, deodorants, body/face lotions … (and) the use of scented candles, perfume samples from magazines, spray or solid air fresheners.”
The employee handbook and Americans with Disabilities Act training also will bear warnings.
The Detroit News reports the move stems from a $100,000 settlement in a federal lawsuit filed in 2008 by a city employee who said a colleague’s perfume made it challenging for her to do her job.
Information from: The Detroit News.
Tags: Beauty And Fashion, Detroit, Michigan, North America, Personal Care, Settlement, United States
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July 12, 2010: 6:32 am
I think it’s a good idea for them who are allergic or have asthma. But the question is, how will the city smell? Will it make it challenging for people to do their job? |
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May 27, 2010: 12:57 am
I hate to agree with this action by the city, but I feel I must. Personally, certain perfume fragrances make me physically ill if I’m exposed to a large dose. According to me, The city must be inundated with people who would rather splash on perfume than use soap. |
Kerstin