Menopause and the workplace

This session will discuss menopause and the workplace and consider the following issues:

• What is menopause and what are the symptoms?
• Who is affected?
• Should menopause be viewed as a workplace issue?
• What types of problems may arise?
• What legal protections do menopausal workers have?
• Learning points from recent Employment Tribunal disputes.
• Is the law in this area going to change?
• What should good employers be doing now to support menopausal workers?
• What sorts of things should go into a menopause policy?

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Learning objectives:

• The different phases of the menopause and the potential impact on health.
• Which groups of workers are affected by the menopause.
• Common workplace problems that arise in connection with the menopause.
• How affected workers are protected in law:
• - health and safety;
• - unfair dismissal; and
• - discrimination protection (in particular, whether menopause is a disability.
• The prevalence of Employment Tribunal disputes in the last five years and the practical learning points that can be drawn from these claims.
• Changes on the horizon and what steps good employers can take now to support affected workers.

Downloads

• Menopause and the Workplace accompanying presentation v2 pdf • 365Kb

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