Menopause and disability discrimination in the workplace

 Many women experience the negative effects of menopausal symptoms in the workplace. Some feel compelled to leave their jobs as a result.

This webinar seeks to look at whether discrimination law provides a measure of protection. It also explores ways in which employers can support workers experiencing menopausal symptoms.

Topics covered include:

• How is disability defined?
• In what circumstances will the menopause be held to be a disability?
• What duties does the employer have where an employee is disabled?
• case law on menopause and disability discrimination: Lynskey v Direct Line Insurance Services Ltd; Chen v Stansted Airport Ltd; Rooney v Leicester City Council
• To what extent are age and sex discrimination relevant?
• Acas guidance on “Menopause at Work”
• Equality Commission guidance on “Menopause and Perimenopause” –
• suggestions as to how employers can support employees experiencing menopause