First Report - Menopause and the Workplace
Select Committee
Women and Equalities Committee
HC 91
28 July 2022
Recommendations
2 results
7
Accepted
Para 64
The Government has a key strategic role in helping businesses and should lead the way...
Recommendation
The Government has a key strategic role in helping businesses and should lead the way in developing and disseminating good practice. The Government should appoint a Menopause Ambassador to work with stakeholders from business (including small to medium enterprises), unions, …
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Government Response Summary
The government will appoint a Menopause Employment Champion, reporting to DWP Ministers, to drive forward work with employers and spearhead a collaborative employer-led campaign, and will consider having a six-monthly report on progress made by business after the appointment has been made and terms of engagement agreed.
Government Equalities Office
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Accepted
We are disappointed that the long-promised Employment Bill has still not materialised.
Recommendation
We are disappointed that the long-promised Employment Bill has still not materialised. The Government should bring forward legislation before the end of the current Parliament to make the right to request flexible working a day-one right for all employees. It …
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Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation to make flexible working a ‘day one’ right, committing to changes through regulations and supporting the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill to deliver these changes, including allowing two statutory requests in a 12-month period and reducing administration time.
Government Equalities Office
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