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Menopause and The Equality Act
Jan 26, 2023
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We have heard a lot about the recent decision of the UK Government not to class menopause as a protected characteristic alongside the refusal to allow a trial of menopause leave.
I asked employment lawyer Martin Williams about the consequences of discriminating against a menopausal employee. My...
Do we need menopause to be a protected characteristic?
Jan 26, 2023
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The UK government recently rejected a menopause leave trial and the classification of menopause as a protected characteristic due to fears it could cause "discrimination risks towards men suffering from long-term medical conditions, or erode existing protections" A step which caused outrage for...