Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Make Menopause a Protected Characteristic in UK law
Closed
50 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to add Menopause to the list of Protected Characteristics in law. This should help ensure women experiencing the menopause and its associated symptoms are not discriminated against, especially at work.
To protect women going through the menopause from unfair treatment at work. How many women endure workplace pressure and bullying in all its subtle forms while menopausal?
This is a particular issue now more women are in the workplace, including in senior and stressful jobs.
This is a particular issue now more women are in the workplace, including in senior and stressful jobs.
Timeline
| 27 Feb 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Aug 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
50
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
27 Feb 2023
Closed
27 Aug 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.