A cafe owner has told female employees they have to wear a red sticker while on their period so he "knows what he’s dealing with". Business manager Anthony left radio listeners in disbelief when he explained the workplace policy.
Appearing on the Kyle and Jackie O show on Australian station KIIS, he explained that the women on his staff were "emotionally stressed and hormonal." As reported by Birmingham Live, Anthony said: "It’s very difficult for guys to understand when someone’s going through a bit of a rough patch.
"So we had an issue between two staff that developed in front of customers, and we’ve got an outsourced HR company that we use. And the outcome resulted in the female staff member explaining that her reaction was due to women’s issues and she was emotionally stressed and hormonal and all of that.
“So in order to avoid that, we thought it would be a good idea to wear a red sticker if you’re going through a period and just need a bit of understanding or space." Anthony explained: "It could have a little smiley face on it to keep it looking friendly."
He added: "Well, the way I see the whole thing is, if someone is learning to drive a car right, they stick an L-plate on the car. That’s not for their benefit, it’s for the people around them to give them some space and not toot the horn, and stress the person out.
“So it’s the same idea, just for women’s issues." But the radio hosts were left baffled - and branded his plan for his workplace "humiliating".
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