perimenopause

Should menopause be a protected characteristic? Apparently not.

In January 2023, the UK government rejected a proposal to include menopause as a protected characteristic, warning of “unintended consequences which may inadvertently create new forms of discrimination, for example, discrimination risks towards men suffering from long-term medical conditions or eroding existing protections.” It also said it would not launch a consultation on amending the […]

Should menopause be a protected characteristic? Apparently not. Read More »