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Menopause Discrimination - Read more about navigating the fine line between support and offence in our latest blog post by #Employment Partner Beverley Smith: https://lnkd.in/ertjPu6R #employmentlaw #menopauseintheworkplace #menopauseawareness #blog

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have just issued guidance to clarify the legal obligations to workers going through the menopause. Symptoms can include hot flushes, brain fog and difficulty sleeping. The EHRC said bosses should offer changes such as providing rest areas or flexible hours to help. Failing to make "reasonable adjustments" amounts to disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 if the symptoms have a "long-term and substantial impact" on a woman's ability to carry out their usual day-to-day activities, the EHRC said. A video explaining the guidance says: "The costs of failing to make workplace adjustments for staff can run into hundreds of thousands of pounds when taking into account the loss of talent and costs of defending a claim." (click image link to view below👇). For additional support and Guidance, head to How To HR on the Breathing Space website for a free Managers guide and an Action Plan Template under the Support Section. 👉https://lnkd.in/dkkUF5P #BSHR #HRConsultancy #menopauseintheworkplace #menopausesupport #Yorkshire

Menopause in the workplace: how can employers support employees experiencing menopausal symptoms? The Equality and Human Rights Commission provides the following guidance on employers' legal obligations: - Under the Equality Act 2010, workers experiencing menopause need to be protected from harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. - When symptoms persist and substantially impact a woman's ability to carry out normal daily activities, the symptoms can be considered a disability. - Consequently, in this case, the employer is legally obligated to make reasonable adjustments. - Under health and safety legislation, employers should also assess their workplaces for risks. Here's what you need to know: https://bit.ly/3QUcc5A #Equality #MenopauseInTheWorkplace #Menopause #Awareness

An employee whose manager ignored her complaints has won a disability discrimination case relating to menopause. The tribunal heard how the claimant’s symptoms had a profound impact on her day to day activities and a request to reduce her hours was rejected by her employer. Read more in our latest blog: https://rebrand.ly/lkobzhx 🔗 Get in touch on 01942 727200 or email enquiries@employeemanagement.co.uk if you need further guidance. #disabilitydiscrimination #menopause #employmenttribunal #blog #equalityact

"Menopause symptoms can be considered a disability and employers face being sued if they do not make "reasonable adjustments", a watchdog has said. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) issued the guidance to clarify the legal obligations to workers going through the menopause." This headline on the BBC News today is not surprising. Menopause in the workplace has become an increasingly important discussion. If it is one you are having in your organisation, you might like to join us on our next Webinar - Menopause in the Workplace with guest expert Lela Brooke. (Chartered MCIPD). Do reach out for further details, or sign up to attend via the comments below. #menopauseawareness #menopauseintheworkplace

ENDLESS POLICIES ARE OUT...PRACTICAL GUIDANCE IS IN! 📖 💚 This guidance is intended to raise awareness about menopause, to help you foster an understanding and promote an inclusive workplace that supports everyone equally. It is essential that employers know how to support workers experiencing menopause symptoms to ensure they meet their legal responsibilities, but also that women in this group are able to contribute to the workplace and benefit from work. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eU9Ba9HP #menopause #work #cumbria #guidance #hr

"I'm scared to tell my employer about my symptoms in case they get rid of me." I hear this from women at least three times every week. Why is it still happening? Organisations and managers have a legal (not to mention moral) responsibility to take care of their staff. Tribunals citing Menopause are tripling year on year. 39% of women who had time off work due to menopause, had cited anxiety/depression as the main reason rather than share their menopause status. (Fawcett Society) 13% of women are leaving work altogether, taking all that experience and knowledge with them. (Korn Ferry report 2023) STILL women are not getting the support that they need. It often only takes a few small adjustments to make a big difference on how someone experiences symptoms at work. Running awareness sessions and training managers is not very time consuming or expensive, so why aren't more organisations doing it? We need to do better! #menopause #awareness #support #training #hr

Tribunals citing Menopause are tripling year on year. 39% of women who had time off work due to menopause, had cited anxiety/depression as the main reason rather than share their menopause status. (Fawcett Society) 13% of women are leaving work altogether, taking all that experience and knowledge with them. (Korn Ferry report 2023) STILL women are not getting the support that they need. It often only takes a few small adjustments to make a big difference on how someone experiences symptoms at work. Running awareness sessions and training managers is not very time consuming or expensive, so why aren't more organisations doing it? We need to do better! #menopause #awareness #support #training #hr

According to the British Menopause Society, 45% of women reported that menopause symptoms have had a negative impact on their work life, with a whopping 75% left feeling unable to disclose the real reason for their absence, citing privacy, embarrassment and unsupportive management as the top three reasons. 😓 This could mean more and more TALENTED women are leaving the workplace at the peak of their careers. If you have empolyees suffering like this - its time we connected. #perimenopausesupport #perimenopausecoaching #wellbeingintheworkplace #healthiswealth