Menopause and the workplace
Women and Equalities Committee
Closed
Inquiry
This inquiry examines the extent of discrimination faced by menopausal people in the workplace, and investigates how Government policy and workplace practices can better support those experiencing menopause. A 2019 survey conducted by the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) found that three in five menopausal women- usually aged …
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12
Recommendations
1
Conclusion
1
Report
7
Oral sessions
13
Letters
7
Events
Activity timeline 29 events
5 Jul
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20 Jun
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Oral evidence
20 Jun
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Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 5, Palace of Westminster
23 Mar
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22 Mar
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Oral evidence
22 Mar
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Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 6, Palace of Westminster
17 Mar
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25 Jan
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Oral evidence sessions 7 sessions
20 Jun 2023
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Women and Equalities Committee
Helen Tomlinson · The Adecco Group
Maria Caulfield MP · Department of Health and Social Care
Marian Holliday · Department for Health and Social Care
Mims Davies MP · Department for Work and Pensions
Natalie Keogh · Department for Work & Pensions
22 Mar 2023
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Women and Equalities Committee
Carol Vorderman · Menopause Mandate
Karen Arthur · Menopause Whilst Black
Kate Muir
Mariella Frostrup · Menopause Mandate
16 Mar 2022
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Menopause and the workplace
Maria Caulfield MP · Department of Health and Social Care
Michael Warren · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Paul Scully MP · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
William Vineall · Department of Health and Social Care
9 Feb 2022
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Menopause and the workplace
Chris Pitt · First Direct
Claire McCartney · Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Deborah Garlick · Henpicked - Menopause in the Workplace
Lynda Bailey
Nikki Pound · TUC
Sharon Ollivier · South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
19 Jan 2022
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Menopause and the workplace
Adam Pavey · Pannone Corporate
Colin Davidson · Discrimination Law Association
Marian Bloodworth · Deloitte Legal
8 Dec 2021
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Menopause and the workplace
Amy Bennie · Daisy Network
Karen Arthur
17 Nov 2021
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Menopause and the workplace
Dr Heather Currie MBE · British Menopause Society
Dr Nighat Arif · NHS and Private
Professor Joanna Brewis · The Open University Business School
Reports 1 report · click to expand
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Report - Menopause and the Workplace | HC 91 | 28 Jul 2022 | 13 | Responded |
Recommendations & Conclusions
5 results
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Conclusion
Rejected
First Report - Menopause and the W…
Menopause is a workplace issue.
Menopause is a workplace issue. There is a legal, economic, and social imperative to address the needs of menopausal employees. We are not persuaded that a legal requirement for every workplace to have a menopause policy would embed meaningful change. …
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Government Response
While supporting the ambition, the government does not believe a model menopause policy is necessary at this moment and will focus on highlighting and sharing best practice instead, due to much work already being underway.
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Recommendation
Rejected
First Report - Menopause and the W…
We recommend that the Government, in consultation with the Menopause Ambassador, produces model menopause policies...
We recommend that the Government, in consultation with the Menopause Ambassador, produces model menopause policies to assist employers. The model policies should cover, as a minimum: how to request reasonable adjustments and other support; advice on flexible working; sick leave …
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Government Response
The government does not accept the recommendation to produce model menopause policies to assist employers, stating they want to focus on highlighting and sharing best practice, which will avoid risk of duplication of effort.
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Recommendation
Rejected
First Report - Menopause and the W…
Menopause symptoms can have a significant and sometimes debilitating impact on women at work.
Menopause symptoms can have a significant and sometimes debilitating impact on women at work. The Government should work with a large public sector employer 48 Menopause and the workplace with a strong public profile to develop and pilot a specific …
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Government Response
The government does not accept the recommendation to develop and pilot a specific ‘menopause leave’ policy, stating they are focusing on developing and promoting good practice and adoption across the Civil Service and NHS instead.
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Recommendation
Rejected
First Report - Menopause and the W…
The current law does not serve or protect menopausal women.
The current law does not serve or protect menopausal women. Whilst the law rightly protects women from pregnancy and maternity discrimination, it does not specifically protect menopause. This is anomalous, given all women will experience menopause, whilst not all women …
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Government Response
The government does not accept the recommendation to commence section 14 of the Equality Act 2010, and does not believe that introducing menopause as a new protected characteristic is the correct approach.
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Recommendation
Rejected
First Report - Menopause and the W…
We are also persuaded that a new protected characteristic of menopause should be created, although...
We are also persuaded that a new protected characteristic of menopause should be created, although we acknowledge this will need careful drafting and consultation. The Government should launch a consultation on how to amend the Equality Act to introduce a …
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Government Response
The government does not accept the recommendation to launch a consultation on amending the Equality Act to introduce a new protected characteristic of menopause.
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Correspondence 13 letters
5 Jul 2023
Correspondence from the Minister for Social Mobility, Youth and Progression, relating to menopause in the workplace
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23 Mar 2023
To committee
Letter from the Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy relating to invitation to give evidence
Parliament page
17 Mar 2023
From committee
Letter to the Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy relating to invitation to give evidence
Parliament page
1 Mar 2023
To committee
Letter from the Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy relating to the Government’s response to the Committee’s report on Menopause in the Workplace
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25 Jan 2023
To committee
Letter from the Chair to Maria Caulfield on the Government's Response to the Committee's Report on Menopause and the Workplace
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3 Nov 2022
To committee
Letter from Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Health and Social Care relating to delay in the Government’s response to the report on Menopause and the workplace
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20 Oct 2022
To committee
Letter from Marcial Boo, CEO of the EHRC relating to Menopause and the Workplace
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8 Jun 2022
Correspondence from Minister for Work & Pensions (Lords) and Minister for Women relating to Menopause and the workplace
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8 Jun 2022
Correspondence from Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Primary Care and Patient Safety relating to Hormone replacement therapy
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12 May 2022
Correspondence from the Chair to the Minister for Women relating to the Committee’s inquiry Menopause and the workplace
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12 May 2022
Correspondence from the Chair to the Minister for Primary Care and Patient Safety relating to Hormone Replacement Therapy and related matters
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28 Mar 2022
Correspondence from Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, BEIS to Carolyn Harris relating to Menopause and the workplace
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16 Feb 2022
Correspondence to the Chair from Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for primary care relating to the UK Menopause Taskforce
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