Fri, 20 October 2023
This case illustrates when an employee can qualify for protection from discrimination due to menopause symptomsIn this episode 216 of the podcast I bring you a summary of a case that was decided by the Employment Tribunal in regards to the issue of whether an employee was treated less favourably due to menopause symptoms and whether her employer was under an obligation to make a reasonable adjustments. The case is Mrs M Lynskey v Direct Line Insurance Services Ltd. In this episode of the podcast we cover:
Case ReferenceYou can read the full judgement here: https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions/mrs-m-lynskey-v-direct-line-insurance-services-ltd-1802204-slash-2022-and-1802386-slash-2022 Other resources regarding menopausePodcast: Menopause support at work: An interview with Nicola Green An employer has been ordered to pay compensation after making menopause comments Menopause and work – what do employers need to do and why? New Acas Guidance on Menopause and the Workplace Training for your TeamWould you like to arrange training for your team to reduce the risk of both unhappy employees and claims being made against you? Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion, we can offer training anywhere in the UK in person or delivered remotely via MS Teams. Please drop me an email alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts
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