How to support employees experiencing the menopause

Author: Helen Rice-Birchall

Summary

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• Understand the impact that menopausal symptoms can have on employees at work.
• Be aware of the risks of discrimination and unfair dismissal claims when managing an employee experiencing the menopause.
• Decide whether to introduce a standalone menopause policy or to incorporate the menopause into existing policies.
• Consider adjusting the absence policy when dealing with menopause-related absence.
• Make adjustments to the role or working conditions where this would address an employee's performance issues.
• Take steps to create a culture where managers and employees feel more comfortable talking about the menopause.
• Consider what practical support could be provided in the workplace to lessen the effects of the menopause, including relating to flexible working, breaks and uniforms.