UK Employment Rights Act & menopause action plans

Menopause in the Workplace: New UK Legal Requirements Explained

The UK Employment Rights Act marks the most significant expansion of worker protections in a generation. For the first time in UK workplace law, menopause support is being embedded into legislation, requiring UK employers with 250+ employees to publish annual menopause action plans as part of broader Equality Action Plans. These menopause policies will be voluntary from 2026, before becoming a legal requirement in 2027.

This hub brings together clear, practical resources to support UK employers as they prepare for the UK Employment Rights Act – helping you to not only meet your legal obligations, but to build a workplace culture where your people feel supported and able to thrive.

Understanding the Impact of Menopause at Work

What happens when you experience a hot flush at work? In this video, male HR leaders try Over The Bloody Moon’s MenoVest™ to simulate one of the most disruptive menopause symptoms and test their knowledge of menopause facts, helping to highlight the importance of understanding menopause, building empathy, and creating better support at work.