Issue 744

Impact of menopause

A health and safety organisation has called on employers to take steps to support women navigating the impact on them at work from certain mid-life changes.

No hidden motive

Although there may be circumstances in which the real reason for dismissal has been concealed, the appeal tribunal has held that these are likely to be rare.

Whistleblowing claim

Even if a claimant does not stipulate that their claim is based on wrongdoing by their employer, tribunals can still hear testimony supporting that assertion.