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Discrimination: Should the menopause be a specific protected characteristic?

Jenny Arrowsmith and Joanne Moseley examine the business case for supporting employees going through the menopause and discuss whether greater legal protection is required for those experiencing symptoms The menopause is not specifically protected under the Equality Act 2010 and most complaints are characterised as a form of disability, sex or occasionally age discrimination. The …

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Employee health: What employers need to know about the menopause in the workplace

Åsa Waring explores the legal and business case for supporting workers who are going through the menopause ‘The new Acas guidance aims to provide advice for both workers and employers on how to manage the impact of the menopause in the workplace and on what the legal risks may be for employers if they fail …

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