Employment: Menopause
Commons · Question 110381 · Tabled 3 Feb 2026 · Women and Equalities · Official record
Answered 16 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to ensure that employers provide supportive, flexible environments, including temperature control, modified duties, and open dialogue to prevent talent loss due to employees' menopausa
Answer
Answered by Seema Malhotra, 16 Feb 2026
As part of Employment Rights Act 2025, we took the first step towards requiring large employers from the private and voluntary sectors in England, Wales and Scotland and the public sector in England to publish an action plan detailing what they are doing ...