'A step backwards' | 'Menopause leave' law setback doesn't mean HR can ignore the situation

A proposal to introduce “menopause leave” in England has been rejected by Ministers, amid claims that the practice could be discriminatory towards men.

Published on Tuesday morning (January 24), in its Fourth Special Report - Menopause and the workplace: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report of Session 2022–2023, ministers rejected recommendations from the Women and Equalities Committee to introduce ‘Menopause Leave’ pilots to support those going through the menopause.