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Connie McLaughlin asks - should employers be sued if they don’t help menopausal workers?

Connie McLaughlin asks - should employers be sued if they don’t help menopausal workers? Also on the show, hidden food gems in Scotland, smartphones & the perfect time to go to bed

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Menopause symptoms can be considered a disability and employers face being sued if they do not make "reasonable adjustments", a watchdog has said. 
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) issued the guidance to clarify the legal obligations to workers going through the menopause. Symptoms can include hot flushes, brain fog and difficulty sleeping. The EHRC said bosses should offer changes such as providing rest areas or flexible hours to help. Relaxing uniform policies to allow women to wear cooler clothes could also help.
Failing to make "reasonable adjustments" amounts to disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 if the symptoms have a "long-term and substantial impact" on a woman's ability to carry out their usual day-to-day activities, the EHRC said.

Connie McLaughlin asks - should employers be sued if they don’t help menopausal workers?

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EAT THE TOWN
Find out the hidden foodie gems across Scotland from the stars of the new series of Eat the Town

GARDENING SURGERY
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The weekend has come round again but if you’ve got no ideas with how to fill it - panic not! Our What’s on Guide is full of ideas. If you’ve got a community event you’d like to tell us about get in touch 08085 92 95 00 or text 80295 

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BAD PARENTS CLUB
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