Employers urged to publish menopause ‘action plans’ from April
The government has launched a new initiative encouraging large employers to publish menopause action plans to help women thrive in the workplace.
By Belinda Liversedge on 06 March 2026
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Employers unprepared for menopause duties, research suggests
Most employers remain uncertain about duties coming into force to support female workers undergoing the menopause, a new poll suggests.
By Belinda Liversedge on 24 February 2026
Work more likely to impact on mental health for female workers, HSE stats suggest
Female workers report significantly higher rates of stress compared to their male colleagues, HSE statistics show.
By Belinda Liversedge on 03 December 2025
Government rejects Lords amendments to Employment Rights Bill
The government has voted down a series of amendments made by the House of Lords to its Employment Rights Bill because they said it risked watering it down.
By Belinda Liversedge on 23 September 2025
We need a major cultural shift to tackle sexual harassment at work in the UK’s health sector
Women working in the health sector are being failed by their employers when it comes to protecting them from sexual harassment in the workplace.
By Alison Spencer-Scragg, Unite the union on 06 August 2025
Campaigner hails ban on silencing victims of workplace sexual harassment as “huge milestone”
A campaigner for women’s rights has welcomed an amendment to ban employers from using Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of workplace sexual harassment.
By Belinda Liversedge on 09 July 2025
Protecting lone workers: a structured approach is critical
Whether dealing with the public in their homes or working in remote locations, lone workers face a variety of risks to their health, safety and wellbeing. It’s therefore vital that employers systematically identify and assess the specific hazards lone workers face and then implement suitable measures to mitigate them.
By Naz Dossa, Peoplesafe on 06 June 2025
Employers urged to get ready for new equality-based rights
Employers should “start preparing now” for three key measures expected in Employment Rights Bill which will give women enhanced rights in the workplace, said a senior lawyer.
By Belinda Liversedge on 03 April 2025
NHS England staff increasingly discriminated against and harassed by the public: survey
Discrimination against healthcare workers in England from members of the public reached its highest level in five years in 2023, according to data from the latest NHS England staff survey.
By Kerry Reals on 11 March 2024
Companies must make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for menopausal women, new guidance states
Employers could face legal action if they fail to make “reasonable adjustments” for women who are experiencing menopause symptoms, under new guidance issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
By Kerry Reals on 22 February 2024
