Menopause and the world of work
The inevitable impact of the menopause on the world of work is prompting studies which highlight the struggles experienced at work by many women going through the menopause. A study published in 2021 by the healthcare provider Benenden surveying 2,000 employees and 500 business owners found that 23% of women who have been unwell as a result of the menopause have left jobs, of the individuals who have suffered ill-health as a result of the menopause 18% said they were not given a pay rise or promotion and 13% said they had to go through a disciplinary procedure. In this publication we take you through some of the legal position and what employers can do now.
For more information on this topic please contact Aisling Byrne or a member of ALG's Belfast Employment team.
Date published: 25 November 2021