Former Inland Revenue employee loses employment dispute over period products

RNZStuffNZ HeraldTuesday 15 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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The Employment Relations Authority has dismissed a claim of unjustified disadvantage and constructive dismissal brought by a former Inland Revenue worker. The dispute arose after the employee made intranet comments regarding the provision of free period products in both male and female bathrooms.

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First reported by RNZ, Tue 15 Jul 2025, 4:45am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours
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    Former IRD employee loses ERA claim following comments about free period products (opens in new tab)

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    Period products in male bathrooms led to employment dispute (opens in new tab)

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    Former IRD worker loses ERA claim following comments about free period products (opens in new tab)