Government Launches Menopause and Gender Pay Gap Action Plans

Government launches menopause and gender pay gap action plans

Government unveils plans to address gender pay gap and menopause issues to support women at work.

Starting in April 2026, employers with 250 or more staff will have the option to prepare and share a voluntary action plan alongside their gender pay gap statistics, as set out in the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025). From spring 2027, these action plans are expected to become mandatory, depending on further legislation. On March 4, the Office for Equality and Opportunity released a list of recommended, evidence-based steps that employers c…

Government launches gender pay gap and menopause action plans ahead of International Women’s Day 2026 – Your Capital Minds

The Government has unveiled new gender pay gap and menopause action plans designed to help women thrive in the workplace, as ministers seek to shift the focus from transparency to tangible change ahead of International Women’s Day 2026. From April, employers with more than 250 staff will be encouraged to publish detailed action plans outlining how they intend to reduce their gender pay gap and support employees experiencing menopause. The initia…

Government launches gender pay gap and menopause action plans ahead of International Women’s Day 2026

The Government has unveiled new gender pay gap and menopause action plans designed to help women thrive in the workplace, as ministers seek to shift the focus from transparency to tangible change ahead of International Women’s Day 2026. From April, employers with more than 250 staff will be encouraged to publish detailed action plans outlining how they intend to reduce their gender pay gap and support employees experiencing menopause. The initia…

Government launches landmark gender pay gap and menopause action plans to help women thrive at work

Action plans supporting women to succeed at work launched by Minister for Women and Equalities ahead of International Women’s Day 2026.