This book looks at the relationship between menopause/perimenopause and
current employment law. In particular, it will consider the coverage of
the Equality Act 2010, and whether those experiencing
menopause/perimenopause enjoy its protection. Specifically, the law
around direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment, and
disability discrimination (discrimination arising from disability and
failure to make reasonable adjustments) are all considered in detail.
The application of the law of unfair dismissal to capability and conduct
and in particular to issues that may arise from menopause/perimenopause
is also reviewed.
The text pulls together the key principles and case law to provide
practitioners a straightforward but in-depth reference for creating
legal arguments as more employment tribunal cases involving
menopause/perimenopause emerge. The content is also an especially useful
guide to the law of discrimination and unfair dismissal generally, and
is suitable for all employment practitioners.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Thomas Wood is a barrister specialising in employment law. He is known
for his technical expertise and ability to tackle the most complex
cases, working across a variety of sectors. He appears regularly before
the employment tribunal in cases of wide variety.
Thomas has particular experience in discrimination claims where,
throughout his career, he has been instructed to act and advise both for
and against some of the largest organisations in the country, often in
complicated or high-value claims.
CONTENTS
Chapter One - What Is Menopause/Perimenopause and How Does It Interact
With Employment Law?
Chapter Two - Menopause as a Protected Characteristic
Chapter Three - Discrimination in Employment
Chapter Four - Discrimination in Relation to All Protected
Characteristics
Chapter Five - Discrimination Specifically in Relation to Disabled
Persons
Chapter Six - Conclusions on Discrimination
Chapter Seven - Unfair Dismissal
Chapter Eight - Conclusions: Menopause and Employment Law
