Guidance

Review policies and procedures to meet the needs of employees experiencing menopause

Ensure your organisation’s policies align with the needs of employees experiencing menopause by reviewing your policies and procedures.

• From: Office for Equality and Opportunity and Seema Malhotra MP
• Published: 4 March 2026

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Review policies and procedures to meet the needs of employees experiencing menopause

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From April 2026, employers will be able to create and publish a voluntary action plan alongside their gender pay gap data. This applies to organisations with 250 or more employees. 

Action plans will show the steps organisations are taking to:

• reduce their gender pay gap

• support employees experiencing menopause

To help employers take effective action, we have provided a list of 18 recommended, evidence-informed actions. Employers must choose at least 2 actions in their first action plan.

Published 4 March 2026