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By Lauren Chiren
This week I had an insightful and important conversation about menopause, workplace rights, and legal protections with the remarkable Jack Tuckner, a pioneering employment rights attorney based in New York.
Having spent decades championing women’s rights in the workplace, Jack’s journey is filled with battles against pregnancy discrimination and establishing protections for perimenopausal and menopausal women. Did you know that it wasn’t until 2023 that the Pregnant Workers’ Families Act was passed in The US? This episode is a stark reminder of the legal strides yet to be made.
Jack talked passionately about the need for legal frameworks to support women through menopause, highlighting how current laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act can already offer protection. However, few are willing to explore this avenue, making it crucial to raise awareness and spark action among companies.
Sharing firsthand stories of clients battling discrimination due to menopause, Jack gives us an insider’s look into the challenges women face in underrepresented sectors. These narratives underline the structural issues in workplaces and call for urgent reform. We also explored inspiring examples of organisations like Zurich Insurance, who are leading the charge with comprehensive menopause policies. These trailblazers are setting the bar high for incorporating menopause awareness into their corporate ethos.
Jack’s determination to support women in the workplace is not only admirable but infectious. His fervour for ushering attention to menopause aligns with the core values of Women of a Certain Stage, creating a dialogue that promotes understanding and justice. Now more than ever, it’s essential to bring these conversations to the forefront. We need more advocates like Jack Tuckner pushing the boundaries and challenging the status quo.
Thank you for tuning in! I hope this episode inspired you to think differently about menopause and consider the incredible opportunities this stage of life brings. Remember to share this episode with friends and continue making a difference – one conversation at a time. You can listen to full episode here.
Meet your host Lauren Chiren
Lauren Chiren is a leading voice in menopause awareness and workplace inclusion, dedicated to ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.
As the Founder and CEO of Women of a Certain Stage, she works with organisations worldwide to create menopause-savvy and supportive environments.
With a background in psychology, sports therapy, and nutrition, and an extensive suite of coaching certifications, Lauren is on a mission to train 20,000 Menopause Coaches and Champions, equipping them with the tools to support individuals and workplaces through this transformative life stage.
Join her as she breaks the silence, challenges the stigma, and empowers people to thrive at midlife and beyond.
About Jack Tuckner:
Jack Tuckner is a Women’s Rights in the Workplace attorney and a founding partner of Tuckner, Sipser, perhaps the only law firm in the nation concentrating its practice on workplace gender rights.
His practice is focused on helping working women combat sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, and other discrimination and illegal treatment faced by women, including illegal pay disparity, gender discrimination, maternity leave matters, unlawful retaliation, and wrongful termination.
Jack has long fought for women’s rights and against the unequal and wrongful treatment of women in the workplace. In doing so, Jack has gained a reputation for feminist activism and the pursuit of gender justice in pay for all women.
He has been a pioneer in fighting against the many forms of pregnancy discrimination, including the illegal actions taken by employers to try to force women to quit their jobs, and the denial of workplace promotion and other benefits.