Menopause in the Workplace

Thanks to advancing research, we know a lot more about menopause. It can be a difficult time for employees, sometimes lasting many years - and should never be ignored or swept under the carpet.

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Our Menopause Services

As a business, being compassionate shouldn’t need to cause issues with team performance, results, retention, or your reputation. Employers who provide the right support can reduce discrimination risks, and foster an inclusive, productive environment.

Our employment lawyers help businesses of all sizes implement clear policies and training to back employees going through menopause.

We can support with:

  • Drafting menopause policies and procedures
  • Training for line managers and HR teams
  • Contractual changes and reasonable adjustments
  • Advice on discrimination claims and risks
  • Performance, absence, and grievance management
  • Settlement agreements and restrictive covenants.

You’ll benefit from our deep multi-sectoral experience across employment law, ensuring your business stays compliant while protecting both employees and your organisation.

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Our team support you to navigate complexity, seize opportunity and move forward with legal clarity.

Fergal Dowling
Fergal Dowling
Managing Partner - Business Services Group

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If your business needs support or guidance about an employment law issue related to the menopause, our lawyers can help. We have extensive experience working with employers of all sizes. 

 

We can help you with:

 

  • Drafting policies and procedures
  • Training for line managers and HR teams
  • Contractual changes
  • Discrimination claims – both helping you defend claims or giving a view on whether a particular action was or could be discriminatory
  • Absence and performance management
  • Disciplinary and grievance issues
  • Settlement agreements and restrictive covenants.

For more information, please contact Jenny Arrowsmith.

Our commitment to you

Our experts always start by listening, so we understand what matters most from day one.
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    Clear legal guidance

    You will always get straightforward, honest advice, with regular updates to keep you clear on the way forward.

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    Specialist knowledge

    A wide-ranging team of trusted specialists who understand what it takes to protect your future, your family or your business.

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    Your needs first

    Whether you’re navigating complex personal situations or business decisions, we take the time to understand your world and what’s at stake.

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