The Bushra Ali Group is holding an employment law seminar on on ‘Discrimination and the Menopause’ on 22 September at 6pm.
This event is the latest in a series of events which highlights their Empowered Women Empowering Women initiatives including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. “Many workplaces have little to no policies and procedures in place to recognise the signs and to support staff going through the menopause,” pointed out Bushra Ali, Founder and Director of Bushra Ali Group and Bushra Ali Solicitors. “This session aims to enlighten employers about the policies and procedures they should have in place; what best practice looks like; and what it can feel like if you are on the wrong side of a lawsuit.”
Bushra Ali, Founder and Director of Bushra Ali Solicitors and The Bushra Ali Group
ENCOURAGING INCLUSION & SUPPORT
Bushra said she wants to encourage employers and the work place to be more inclusive, accepting and open to making suitable adjustments for women going through the menopause. “We need to work harder to retain the absolute best staff we have; staff who we can often lose due to not making appropriate adjustments in the workplace to support them and them not feeling comfortable to raise such issues,” she highlighted. “This session will also explore the conversations we as individuals should be looking to have with our employers so that they can ensure they are supporting us in the right way.”
Confirmed speakers at the event include Barry Harwood, Lawyer at Harwood Law and Jeannette Jackson, Nutritional Biochemist and Sports Scientist who will be leading the session. The event will takes place virtually via Zoom. Email aisha@bushraalisolicitors.co.uk to book your place.
A recent study revealed that 69% of employers are “not menopause savvy”, with most women feeling that companies fail to provide adequate menopause support. Click here to read more.
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