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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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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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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.
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ArticleSheffield Mind gains menopause-friendly accreditation
Sheffield Mind, which delivers mental health services for children, young people and adults across the city, has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation.
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ArticleNuclear Waste Services receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation as a result of its commitment to staff education, information and engagement with the condition.
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ArticleSouth Cambridgeshire District Council accredited as menopause-friendly
South Cambridgeshire District Council has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation.
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ArticleAvara Foods accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Food supplier Avara Foods has become an accredited menopause-friendly employer as part of its ongoing commitment to workplace inclusivity and its people centric culture.
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ArticleYouth Sport Trust receives menopause-friendly accreditation
National children’s charity Youth Sport Trust has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation due to its environment in which symptoms are recognised, discussed and managed.
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ArticleDeloitte Australia receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Deloitte Australia has received menopause-friendly accreditation due to its dedication to lasting organisational cultural change regarding the condition.
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ArticleOvo pilots menopause-focused returner programme
Energy supplier Ovo is piloting a menopause-focused returner programme pilot at its Glasgow office.
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ArticleUniversity of Manchester becomes endometriosis-friendly employer
Source: Shutterstock / 2374645977 Credit: Alastair Wallace University of Manchester, health board NHS Western Isles and health, community and youth services provider Metro Charity have become endometriosis-friendly employers. Run by charity Endometriosis UK, the scheme offers employers that want to tackle taboos around menstrual health and endometriosis ...
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ArticleAmgen receives menopause-friendly employer accreditation
Source: From Amgen Biotechnology firm Amgen has been awarded menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its aim to ensure all of its employees feel valued and understood. Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the ...
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ArticleHSBC UK to introduce free fertility checks
International bank HSBC UK has announced that it will introduce free fertility checks as part of its UK employee healthcare plan from January 2025. Announced during National Fertility Awareness Week (4-8 November), the aim of the checks is to give the bank’s employees an understanding of their ...
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ArticleLloyds Banking Group receives fertility-friendly employer accreditation
Lloyds Banking Group has received fertility-friendly employer accreditation as part of a commitment to supporting its employees through their fertility journeys. Established by the organisation Fertility Matters at Work, the accreditation is awarded using a rigorous assessment framework that examines employer’s fertility policy guidance, education and awareness ...
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ArticleAutumn Budget 2024: Changes to employer share incentive plan notice relating to statutory neonatal care pay
Autumn Budget 2024: Employers will have to change the notice they must give to an employee regarding possible deductions from their salary in relation to a share incentive plan (Sip). A minor change to the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 and the Employee Share Ownership ...
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ArticleScotRail becomes endometriosis-friendly employer
Source: From Shutterstock / 698624737 Scottish train network ScotRail has become an endometriosis-friendly employer scheme as part of its pledge to support its employees impacted by the condition. Through the scheme, which is run by charity Endometriosis UK, the employer will improve its support for its affected ...