Supporting Employees Through Menopause – Legal Insights for Employers

Menopause Mandate
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Webinar: Supporting Employees Through Menopause – Legal Insights for Employers
Join us for an insightful discussion on how employers can effectively support their employees during the various stages of menopause. In this session, we’ll explore the legal obligations, best practices, and practical strategies to create a workplace environment that prioritizes inclusion, equity, and support for menopausal employees.
We’re delighted to welcome Emma Hammond, Employment Lawyer and Partner at Gunnercooke. Emma brings a wealth of expertise, combining her legal acumen with a passion for health in the workplace. She is renowned for her pro bono work supporting women who have experienced discrimination due to menopause and specializes in advising employers on how to foster equitable and legally compliant workplaces.
Topics We Cover:
- Employers' legal obligations for supporting employees during menopause.
- How menopause is addressed under discrimination laws (gender, age, or disability).
- Developing policies to ensure compliance and support menopausal employees.
- Managing performance impacts associated with menopausal symptoms.
- Providing reasonable accommodations, such as flexible working or additional breaks.
- Insights into upcoming legal changes that could affect menopause support in the workplace.
This is an invaluable opportunity to gain expert guidance and practical advice to ensure your organization leads the way in supporting women through this important life stage.
Speakers
Emma Hammond
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An employment lawyer since 1998, Emma is passionate about enabling access to legal support for women experiencing workplace challenges due to the menopause. For this reason, the pro bono part of Emma’s practice is devoted to offering this.
Emma joined award winning workplace cultural champion gunnercooke LLP as a partner in 2016; a firm where lawyers are encouraged to fit the law around the life they want to create which has enabled Emma to better manage her own menopause journey.
Sophie Sulehria
Host
Sophie Sulehria is a presenter, podcaster and events host. Sophie experienced Early Menopause, reaching menopause at 39. She is a regular host of Let's All Talk Menopause and is passionate about helping others understand and navigate this time of life.

Supporting Employees Through Menopause – Legal Insights for Employers
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