Employers could face legal action if they fail to make “reasonable adjustments” for women who are experiencing menopause symptoms, under new guidance issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
By Kerry Reals on 22 February 2024
The symptoms of the menopause can have a hugely detrimental impact on a worker’s performance and attendance, but measures such as allowing flexible working arrangements will go a long way to retaining and supporting the affected individuals.
By Lauren Chiren, Women of a Certain Stage on 03 January 2024
Creating an environment at work where everyone feels comfortable talking about menopause can make it easier for employees struggling with the symptoms to seek help and support from their managers.
By Deborah Garlick, Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace on 28 February 2023
A third of employers do not feel well equipped to support women going through the menopause, according to an Acas poll. This is by no means an isolated finding – a long tail of research reminds us that the menopause still sits low on the list of workplace priorities.
By Simone Cheng, Acas on 01 February 2023
Just 30 per cent of women who took time off to deal with the menopause shared the real reason with their employer or line manager, a study by the Fawcett Society has found.
By Belinda Liversedge on 17 May 2022
If anyone was still in doubt, the #MenopauseRevolution is truly upon us.
By Carolyn Harris MP on 12 December 2022
Menopausal women should be treated by firms as if they have a long-term fluctuating health condition, which needs the appropriate support from workplaces, Labour has announced.
By on 11 November 2019
