Written Question·Women and Equalities·UIN 110381

Employment: Menopause

Tabled: 3 February 2026

Answered: 16 February 2026

Question

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

Seema Malhotra

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 ...

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