On this week’s episode we are joined once again by Kate Palmer, HR Advice and Consultancy Director at Peninsula, where we discussed the menopause and legalities surrounding this issue. Supporting articles: https://www.hrreview.co.uk/hr-news/menopausal-symptoms-can-amount-to-disability-employment-tribunal-rules/138547– A recent ruling by an Employment Appeal Tribunal stated that severe menopausal symptoms can amount to a disability under the Equality Act.  https://www.hrreview.co.uk/hr-news/changing-laws-to-protect-women-going-through-menopause-not-ruled-out/137250 – The Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee earlier this year discussed making the menopause a protected characteristic. Recommended articles:  https://www.hrreview.co.uk/hr-news/menopause-is-at-the-centre-of-a-growing-number-of-employment-tribunal-cases/137049– Research from Menopause Experts finds that the number of employees taking their employers to court over claims linked to the menopause is growing.About HR in ReviewHR in Review is a podcast produced by the leading UK HR website www.hrreview.co.uk.  HRreview provides news and advice on HR strategy and practice plus a host or related topics like recruitment, training, diversity, employment law, reward and wellbeing.--------------------Never miss an episode! Subscribe on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iEX50Bm47JKrh695D4U0uApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hr-in-review/id1595358789?uo=4Amazon Music and Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/153a4440-d8b3-4bb3-8008-197041e57548or search HR in Review on your favourite podcast player--------------------Discover More Great HR Content at HRreviewWhy not join our free Premium podcast channel for early and bonus editions and ad free content?  Sign up here: https://hrreview.co.uk/podcastSubscribe to HRreview’s Daily email newletter here: https://www.hrreview.co.uk/signupDiscover our online training courses for HR and more here: https://www.hrreview.co.uk/hrtrainingEnjoy more HR content from Inside HR, our exclusive webinar channel here: https://www.hrreview.co.uk/free-webinars--------------------Join Us on Social MediaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2061371/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HRreviewUKTwitter: https://twitter.com/hrreviewPinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/hrreview/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HrreviewCoUk--------------------Get in TouchTo provide feedback, suggest a speaker or find out about sponsoring a podcast, please email podcast@hrreview.co.uk