Menopause: NI employers could be on the 'wrong side of the law'

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PwC's Lynne Rainey says women over 40 are the fastest growing demographic in the workforce PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), which has offices in Belfast, has implemented a number of changes, including changing insurance arrangements so women can access cover for menopause.
Linzi Conway says the symptoms are real and affect women's ability to do their work For those going through the menopause, such as Linzi Conway, a 51-year-old self-employed management consultant, the symptoms can be "debilitating, especially the impact of insomnia".
"As I have no one to pass the work on to, I sometimes muddle through and that lack of support is a challenge," she said.
"I think one of the benefits of the pandemic is forcing us to remodel and look at our work place differently and allowing that flexibility of working life, and that is going to help a lot of people whether it is menopause, mental health or anything else."