Menopause Matters
Menopause Matters – our January 2024 Campaign to Stamp Out Menopause Discrimination in the Workplace
Take Action on Menopause Discrimination at Work Free Case Studies & FAQs We have produced a series of free case studies and FAQs for employers and employees covering menopause discrimination at work.
Online Workshop for Employee Advisers on Menopause Discrimination in the Workplace We will also be running a free virtual workshop for employee advisers and Trade Union representatives on ‘Menopause Discrimination At Work’ . This will take place on Thursday 25 January 2024 from 10.30am – 12pm. Find out more and book your place here .
Virtual Seminar for Employers on Menopause Discrimination in the Workplace On Tuesday 30 January 2024, from 10.30am – 12pm, we will be running a virtual seminar for employers in the charity and non-profit sector on ‘Menopause Discrimination – Best Practice for Employers’ . Book your place here .
Free Menopause Discrimination and Employer Duties Legal Helpline We are also offering employers and employees a free initial 30 minute confidential advice call that will help employees understand their rights around menopause discrimination at work, and provide advice to employers on creating a working environment where all employees feel safe and are supported by their employer. Our legal helpline will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout January 2024 from 3.30pm to 5.30pm on 01273 609911 . You can email to book an appointment at info@ms-solicitors.co.uk .
Find us on Social Media Our Menopause Matters campaign is supported by useful information and infographics provided across our social media channels: Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and Twitter.
Our Employment Law team’s Menopause Matters campaign aims to stamp out menopause discrimination in the workplace .
Menopause discrimination at work is a serious issue Our Employment Law team are seeing a number of employees with menopausal symptoms experiencing disability discrimination, age discrimination or sex discrimination at work. Sadly, many workplaces do not adequately support their staff who are going through the menopause – a 2022 report by the Fawcett Society reported that 80% of women said their employer did not have a menopause policy in place or offered any training to staff around the menopause, whilst one in ten menopausal women have left a job due to their symptoms. “We have spoken to many employees who believe they have been unfairly selected for redundancy or discriminated against because they are going through the menopause. We are a campaigning law firm who educate employers to be supportive and to follow best practice on this issue. We also support employees who are being discriminated against. We want to make menopause discrimination a thing of the past and encourage employers to maker reasonable adjustments where necessary.”
– Fiona Martin , Director and Head of Employment Law
Menopause Matters
We have produced a series of free case studies and FAQs to support our campaign.
For Employers
Find out how to avoid menopause discrimination in your workplace, and download a free workplace menopause policy – see here .
For Employees
Understand your rights as an employee, and what duties your employer must follow in order to support you and keep you safe in the workplace. Click here to read more .
