With recent studies showing that nine in 10 people feel menopause affects their work, many employers are introducing menopause support to the workplace.
Employment Law Legal Director, Amy Jones hosted a short webinar and Q & A on Menopause and the workplace where she discussed how employers can support menopause as well as providing practical tips on handling menopause in the workplace. This webinar covered:
- Is menopause a protected characteristic for the purpose of the Equality Act 2010?
- Types of potential discrimination claims
- The duty to make reasonable adjustments
- The importance of training, support and flexibility for managing employees going through the menopause
- Case law: Merchant v BT (2012); Davies v Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (2018); and A v Bonmarche Ltd (2019)
- Top tips for handling menopause in the workplace
If you have questions about supporting colleagues and manage menopause in the workplace, please contact Amy or any member of the Immigration team on 03330 430350
Broadcast: 18 October 2021. The content in this webinar, guidance and advice provided by the host, is correct at the time of broadcast. If you are watching a recording after the broadcast date please contact us for the most up to date guidance and advice on this topic.
