Employment Rights Act 2025

Employers with 250 or more employees will be encouraged to publish the steps they are taking to reduce their gender pay gap and support employees through menopause from April 2026.

From April 2027, this is likely to become mandatory as part of the Employment Rights Act 2025, although implementing regulations will be needed.

Menopause action plans will need to include concrete, evidence-based steps such as workplace adjustments, flexible working, or specific leave policies.

Employers with 250+ employees have been required to report their gender pay gap since 2017 but are now encouraged to publish details of specific measures they are taking to tackle any disparities.

See:

• Creating an Action Plan: guidance for employers
• Action plans: list of actions