Meta has removed tampons from men’s restrooms at its offices in Silicon Valley, Texas, and New York, as reported by The New York Times. This decision has sparked criticism from LGBTQ employees, with some even considering resignation. The tampons were initially provided for non-binary and transgender employees who use the men’s restroom.
This move is part of Meta’s broader shift in its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The company has announced that it’s disbanding its DEI programs due to changing legal landscapes and rising political opposition. Meta’s VP of Human Resources, Janelle Gale, cited the evolving legal and policy landscape surrounding DEI efforts in the US as the reason for this change.
The backlash from LGBTQ employees is understandable, given the perceived impact on their well-being and inclusivity. Alex Cohen, the founder of Hello Patient, claimed to have been fired from Meta after creating the policy to provide tampons in men’s restrooms. Cohen’s social media post about the incident garnered attention, including a response from Elon Musk.
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