Efforts by some workplaces to support women going through menopause have been described as lacking, ranging from gift bags featuring tissues and paperclips, to simply ignoring the issue and letting employees muddle through – or leave.
But with guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) warning that employers could be sued for disability discrimination if they fail to make “reasonable adjustments” for women going through menopause, that could be about to change.
