Plaintiffs allege the use of scents discriminates against them under the Ada(law.com)
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Plaintiffs allege the use of scents discriminates against them under the Ada
https://www.law.com/corpcounsel/2026/06/28/hotels-face-a-new-kind-of-disability-lawsuit-over-fragrances/
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Found the non-paywall original:
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48734824
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48734824
> In addition, CDC encourages employees to be as fragrance-free as possible when they arrive in the workplace. Fragrance is not appropriate for a professional work environment, and the use of some products with fragrance may be detrimental to the health of workers with chemical sensitivities, allergies, asthma, and chronic headaches/migraines. Employees should avoid scented detergents and fabric softeners on clothes worn to the office. Many fragrance-free personal care and laundry products are easily available and provide safer alternatives.
The most interesting bits:
> Fragrance is not appropriate for a professional work environment
> Employees should avoid scented detergents and fabric softeners on clothes worn to the office.