Menopause & The Law · Menopause Workplace Training Network

HenPickedStaff
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a year ago

Whilst we don't want to worry smaller organisations too much, it's important to reference the legal obligations associated with menopause support in the workplace.

ACAS provide a good overview on it here: https://www.acas.org.uk/menopause-at-work/menopause-and-the-law

It would be good to share any content here around tribunals or case law that comes into the public domain...

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HenPickedStaff
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a year ago

Direct Line has been ordered to pay a former employee almost £65,000 after it failed to make reasonable adjustments when her role was affected by menopause symptoms.

Worth a read...

https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/direct-line-menopause-tribunal/

Sally Bolton
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a year ago

Thanks for posting this. Really interesting and the most recent case I've read about. I'll be quoting this at my event next Sunday!!

HenPickedStaff
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a year ago

Woman in £37,000 payout after boss dismissed menopause 'excuses'

Another case in the press highlighting the importance of line manager training for supporting menopause.

Read the full story here...

HenPickedStaff
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9 months ago

Another win at tribunal up in Scotland for a teacher who has successfully claimed disability discrimination and unfair dismissal after her employer failed to make reasonable adjustments for symptoms of menopause and anxiety.

https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/shearer-v-south-lanarkshire-council-menopause-reasonable-adjustments/

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