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Guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission has been issued to bosses to clarify their legal obligations to menopausal women.

Guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission has been issued to bosses to clarify their legal obligations to menopausal women.

Guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission has been issued to bosses to clarify their legal obligations to menopausal women.

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle is under pressure over his handling of the SNPs motion for a ceasefire in Gaza. His decision to allow a vote on a Labour amendment saw Tory and SNP MPs storm out - and he is now facing questions over his future in the role.

We have insights for employees and employers navigating denied flexible working requests – an issue that is becoming increasingly prevalent.

Menopause expert Kate Muir says the new guidance doesnt make sense and those behind it dont know enough about the menopause to be writing laws about it.

Employers must make 'reasonable adjustments' for women going through the menopause or they face being sued, updated guidance has said.

Bosses are being advised to make changes in the workplace such as providing quiet rooms and fans and considering room temperatures to accommodate menopausal women.

A women's rights group is praising Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling for donating to its fundraiser as the group works to preserve the traditional definition of the term "sex" in United Kingdom law. 

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) advises employers to make reasonable adjustments for women going through the menopause