Women over the age of 50 are the fastest growing group in the workforce. As more employees go through the menopause during their working lives, employers need to be aware of the impact in the workplace.IntroductionThis Inbrief explains the practical and legal issues associated with the menopause and offers guidance on what employers can do to ensur...

The House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee (“WEC”) has published a report on sexual harassment in the workplace highlighting five points on which they are calling on the Government to take action. This follows an inquiry that was launched in February.1. Putting sexual harassment at the top of the agendaThe report makes clear that...

We are delighted to announce our latest initiative in support of the LGBT+ community as part of our ongoing actions to mark LGBT+ Pride month.We are now encouraging our staff to include their personal pronouns in email signatures. The use of gender pronouns (she/her, he/him or they/them, for example) is an important marker of identity. By giving ou...

In this article, we discuss the current position under the Gender Recognition Act 2004 and the Equality Act 2010 and suggest some practical steps employers can take to support employees of all genders.Over the past decade, there has been a growing awareness that gender identity is not limited to the binary of male or female. Countries such as Canad...

There have been major advances in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
(“LGBT+”) rights over recent years with, for example, leaps forward in marriage
equality and the decriminalisation of homosexuality in India. But more progress
needs to be made. How can employers support their bisexual staff and create
diverse and welcoming workplaces?Whil...

LGBTQ people, couples and families can look around and feel a palpable sense of pride that things have come such a long way in recent decades.Last year marked half a century since the passage of the Sexual Offences Act 1967, which partially decriminalised sex between two men over the age of 21 in England and Wales. It also marked three years since...

No doubt Lewis Silkin is a tight-knit group. Sitting in a meeting room with nine individuals, each part of LGBT+ community, feels like catching up with friends. One can feel the camaraderie and respect each one has for the other The myGwork team visited Lewis Silkin to discuss how it champions diversity throughout the ranks and...