What the latest Supreme Court ruling could mean for workplace welfare

Last week’s Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of “woman” has reignited national debate – but for many businesses, the focus is shifting from politics to practicality.

If workplaces are now expected to reassess access to single-sex toilets, a new facilities challenge is emerging: What if we simply don’t have enough toilets to accommodate everyone fairly and safely?

Legal experts are already warning that some employees could now be excluded from using certain toilets. In reality, that could mean being asked to use unisex or accessible toilets – if they exist. But in many workplaces, those are either limited, on another floor, or not available at all.

So we’re left with a simple, operational question: Is this going to lead to a demand for more toilets?

We’re not here to debate the ruling

Let’s be clear – at euroloo, we’re not taking a side in the legal or political conversation.

Our role is to support welfare and operations teams, and to help businesses respond quickly and appropriately when real-world policy changes have practical consequences.

We’re not lawyers. We’re not campaigners.
We’re here to help when the question becomes:

“Where are people going to go?”

A growing challenge for workplace welfare

Access to welfare facilities isn’t just a legal checkbox – it’s a key part of inclusion, dignity, and efficiency in the workplace. When something changes at a policy level, the first impact often lands with facilities teams.

In this case, many sites may now need to rethink their layouts – or add an additional toilet entirely.

That’s where temporary welfare units come in. They allow businesses to adapt quickly without long-term disruption or expensive structural changes.

Signs of demand already showing

At euroloo, we provide thousands of portable toilets and welfare units across England every week. While we’re best known for supporting the consruction trades, commercial premises and infrastructure sites, we’re now seeing early interest from workplaces looking to add unisex or standalone facilities – fast.

It’s not about making a political statement. It’s about protecting your team, avoiding complaints, and staying ahead of potential issues.

Here to help, no politics involved

If your business is reviewing its welfare setup – whether in response to the ruling or simply as part of broader policy changes – we’re here to help you stay practical, professional, and prepared.

Let’s talk about what your workplace needs, and how we can help you stay ready – whatever comes next.