Woman's menopause discrimination tribunal is 'legal first'

Social worker sues for menopause discrimination in legal first

The claimant, who has not been pictured, is deemed to have been disabled by her symptoms (Picture: Getty) A social worker is suing her former employer for allegedly discriminating against her due to menopause symptoms. Maria Rooney will claim at a tribunal this week that she was treated unfairly, harassed and victimised on the basis of disability and sex. The lawsuit is a legal milestone because Ms Rooney is deemed to have been disabled as a res…

Woman's menopause discrimination tribunal is 'legal first'

Maria Rooney, 52, claims she was discriminated against after suffering from menopause symptoms.

Legal first as woman claims menopause discrimination made her quit job

Maria Rooney’s case supported by Equality and Human Rights Commission

Woman makes history with first ever case of menopause discrimination

She was suffering from menopause symptoms, anxiety and depression when she took periods of extended sickness leave

Woman makes history with first ever case of menopause discrimination

She was suffering from menopause symptoms, anxiety and depression when she took periods of extended sickness leave

The woman fighting to end sex discrimination in Australia

Australia has a new Sex Discrimination Commissioner. Anna Cody will be tasked with tackling discrimination on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation and gender, as she continues implementing the remainder of her predecessor Kate Jenkins’ Respect at Work project.