Menopause and the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
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Menopause and the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
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November 3, 2025
Menopause and the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
In this article from Hempsons, Chloe Whiteley, Trainee Solicitor explains that while menopause isn’t currently a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, it often overlaps with age, sex and disability protections. Proposed changes in the Employment Rights Bill could soon require larger employers to create formal Menopause Action Plans, ensuring better workplace support and inclusion.
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Menopause and the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
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November 3, 2025
Menopause and the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
In this article from Hempsons, Chloe Whiteley, Trainee Solicitor explains that while menopause isn’t currently a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, it often overlaps with age, sex and disability protections. Proposed changes in the Employment Rights Bill could soon require larger employers to create formal Menopause Action Plans, ensuring better workplace support and inclusion.
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