Women being let down by “glacial” Government progress on menopause The Government response to the Women and Equalities Committee report on menopause and the workplace is a “missed opportunity to protect vast numbers of talented and experienced women from leaving the workforce.”
Published today, the Government’s response rejects five of the Committee’s recommendations outright, including the recommendation to consult on making menopause a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010 and pilot a specific menopause leave policy. House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee
See also:
- 'Menopause leave' trial rejected by ministers BBC News
- Women are being let down by the Government's 'glacial' progress on making workplaces menopause-friendly, MPs warn The Daily Mail
- Government rejection of menopause leave trial could ‘drive women out of work’ The Independent
- Government criticised for rejecting proposals for 'menopause leave' ITV News
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