Menopause in the workplace
Getting ready for 2027
Equality action plans are expected to become mandatory for employers with 250+ staff from spring 2027, subject to final regulations. The first plans are likely to be due by April 2028.
Each plan will need at least one action supporting employees through menopause, including perimenopause. The government’s list of actions includes manager training, workplace adjustments and policy reviews.
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A policy is the start
Your plan needs actions your team can actually feel. Two of the actions on the list are where we come in:
- Workplace adjustments: period products in every toilet, site cabin and staff room, including heavier flow options and period pants for shift and field teams.
- Training managers: partners get a free session on periods that touches on menopause, with full menopause sessions available as a paid addition.
And with HomePacks, your team can order what they need to their own door, on a budget you set.
The part most menopause support misses
Most workplace support starts when periods stop. But periods are often the first thing to change. Irregular, heavier and unpredictable bleeding can arrive years before a single hot flush. For someone on site, on shift or in back-to-back meetings, that’s a daily worry most policies never mention.
The guide covers four more unspoken truths, plus a practical checklist and the language to use with your team.
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FAQs
Employers with 250 or more staff are expected to need an equality action plan that includes at least one action supporting employees through menopause. Smaller organisations can choose to put one in place too.
From spring 2027, subject to final regulations, with the first plans likely due by April 2028.
At least one action from the government’s list, such as manager training, workplace adjustments or a policy review. The best plans go beyond the policy itself and include practical support people use every day.
Perimenopause often brings heavier, less predictable periods. Providing products on site, including heavier flow options and period pants, is a simple workplace adjustment that supports people through it.