All Menopause, fertility and pregnancy articles
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ArticleStoke-on-Trent City Council becomes endometriosis-friendly employer
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has become an endometriosis-friendly employer as part of its commitment to creating a more inclusive, supportive workplace.
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ArticleCVS Health receives menopause-friendly accreditation
CVS Health has received menopause-friendly accreditation as part of its commitment to supporting employees through the condition and their aging journeys.
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ArticleFieldfisher launches reproductive and family health platform for UK staff
Law firm Fieldfisher has introduced a reproductive and family health platform as part of its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.
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ArticleCiphr joins endometriosis-friendly employer scheme
Ciphr has joined the endometriosis-friendly employer scheme as part of its commitment to support staff affected by the condition.
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ArticleProperty consultant with morning sickness awarded £93,600 after dismissal
A property consultant who suffered from early pregnancy morning sickness has been awarded £93,600 after she was dismissed in a message that included a ‘jazz hands’ emoji.
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ArticleTG Lynes enhances family support policies
Plumbers merchant TG Lynes has enhanced its family support policies for its staff that are welcoming new children into their families or having fertility treatment.
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ArticleHumberside Fire and Rescue Service achieves menopause-friendly accreditation
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service has achieved menopause-friendly accreditation by improving its workplace environment so staff have a greater understanding.
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ArticleTribunal rules former pregnant hair salon worker was unfairly constructively dismissed
An employment tribunal has ruled that a former hair salon worker had been unfairly constructively dismissed after becoming pregnant, and has been awarded nearly £90,000.
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ArticlePolicy Expert joins endometriosis-friendly employer scheme
Home, motor, and pet insurance provider Policy Expert has joined the endometriosis-friendly employer scheme and pledged to support its employees impacted by the condition.
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Case StudiesRSA Insurance Group uses menopause-friendly accreditation to support staff in need
Through its menopause-friendly accreditation, RSA Insurance Group aims to ensure its employees get the correct support when needed.
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ArticleHuddersfield Town Football Club receives menstruation-friendly accreditation
Huddersfield Town Football Club has received menstruation-friendly accreditation in recognition of its practices embracing menstrual health in the workplace.
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ArticleDentons introduces menopause simulator as part of support commitment
Global law firm Dentons has introduced a MenoVest, a simulator designed to replicate menopause symptoms, as part of its commitment to creating a supportive environment for those experiencing the menopause in the workplace.
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ArticleSelco Builders Warehouse enhances family-friendly policies
Selco Builders Warehouse has launched enhanced family leave policies to support its around 3,000 employees during important life events.
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OpinionEmma Hammond: Supporting employees through the menopause
Creating effective policies and training to support women and others experiencing the menopause is essential for fostering an inclusive and thriving workplace.
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OpinionLovewell’s logic: Extending workplace support for miscarriage
Parents who experience a miscarriage should be legally entitled to two weeks’ paid leave. This was the recommendation made this week by the Women and Equalities Committee, a cross-party group of MPs, in its report Equality at Work: Miscarriage and Bereavement Leave.
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AnalysisWhat to include in a fertility and pregnancy support policy
An important starting point is for employers to ask their employees what they need, as no individual or circumstance will be the same.
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Case StudiesAddleshaw Goddard establishes dedicated fertility and pregnancy policy to support staff
Law firm Addleshaw Goddard has a dedicated policy in place to help its employees with fertility and pregnancy support.
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OpinionConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid explores menopause support
Candid questions the role of benefits in a menopause support programme.
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ArticleTribunal dismisses former paralegal’s pregnancy discrimination claims
An employment tribunal has dismissed a former paralegal’s claims that she was discriminated against due to her pregnancy and was unfairly let go.
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ArticleAO becomes endometriosis-friendly employer
Greater Manchester-headquartered retailer AO has become an endometriosis-friendly employer as part of a pledge to support its employees who are impacted by endometriosis.