A means of mediation helps solve problems before the reach the level of lawsuits. Providing reasonable accommodation and having policies in place are a prudent way of employers protecting themselves again lawsuits. Often personal care products cleaning products are just as or even more highly fragranced than perfumes and colognes. Traditionally a high quality perfume was formulated to last 6-8 hours. Laundry products are formulated for the scent to last for days and are even detectable weeks after washing.
Cleaners also have high levels of fragrance often use to mask other odors.
Even trash bags come in scented versions. So an employer must also be aware of the maintenance products used in the workplace. Other Considerations Many of the chemicals found in fragrances are also found in many other products. The fragrance sensitive person may also be made ill by solvent based cleaners, pesticides, and other products. If use of these type products are necessary they should be done when only the people doing the work is in the building.