The menopause is a workplace issue. Usually the menopause affects women aged between 45 and 55, but it can affect women who are younger. Menopausal symptoms can also persist after the menopause. The Office for National Statistics says there are 4.5 million working women in the UK aged 50 – 64, and that number is growing. Supporting employees going through the menopause will help you retain experienced staff and reduce absences.
While the menopause isn’t specifically mentioned as a “protected characteristic” in the Equality Act 2010, the Government is considering changing that. Claims at the Employment Tribunal relating to the menopause are growing, and women are becoming increasingly aware of their employment rights.
Our free guide will help you understand what you can do to make your business menopause friendly. We’ve also included a template menopause policy which you can easily edit to use in your organisation.
To receive your free copy, simply fill out the form on this page. We’ll then send you the full guide.
In this guide…
- What is the menopause?
- Who can be affected by the menopause?
- Why is the menopause a workplace issue?
- Why is more awareness needed?
- Why act now?
- What counts as menopause discrimination?
- Employer’s legal obligations - do you have to make adjustments?
- What can you do now to support your staff?
- What reasonable adjustments could you make?
- Template menopause policy
To receive your free copy, simply fill out the form on this page.
We also have a guide for employees on your rights in the workplace.
Contact us
If your business needs support or guidance about an employment law issue related to the menopause, our lawyers can help.
We have extensive experience working with employers of all sizes. We can help you with:
- Drafting policies and procedures
- Training for line managers and HR teams
- Contractual changes
- Discrimination claims – both helping you defend claims or giving a view on whether a particular action was or could be discriminatory
- Absence and performance management
- Disciplinary and grievance issues
- Settlement agreements and restrictive covenants.
For more information please contact Jenny Arrowsmith.
0808 271 2602
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