To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support people who are experiencing menopause symptoms to return to the workplace.
Answered on
3 November 2022
With women over 50 representing the fastest growing segment of the workforce, there are few workplaces where the menopause is not being experienced by staff.
The Minister for Employment commissioned the roundtable on older workers to look at the menopause and employment as an issue, emphasising the importance of the support and understanding by employers. An independent menopause and the workplace report was published and the Government’s response was outlined in July.
The Department does not collect such data on the impact of the menopause on employees leaving the workforce or reducing their hours.