The warning comes from the Dental Defence Union’s (DDU) HR partner Peninsula, which provides a free employment law helpline for DDU principal members.
Vicky Kitney from Peninsula said it was seeing an increase in enquiries from dental principals about accommodating staff with menopause symptoms.
Vicky said, “From June 1, 2023, to August 31, 2023, Peninsula received over 120 calls and emails from DDU members requesting advice on a range of HR matters.
“With the growing awareness of the need to support women with menopausal symptoms, we are seeing a steady stream of enquiries from dental practices about this issue. These account for a small but significant number of cases, and the trend is increasing.
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