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Women living and working in Spain will be eligible for paid menopause sick leave from 1 December 2026 if a doctor confirms a related condition prevents them from working. The reform will provide specific medical leave for women experiencing incapacitating health problems associated with menopause. Eligible workers will receive Social Security benefits from the second [...]

The invisible cognitive burden women carry & what it's costing them at work By Katrina Zalcmane and Zahra Bhatti, co-founders of Véa. Two people can share household responsibilities while one still carries most of the mental load. One person does the shopping. The other notices what is missing, plans the meals, keeps track of what [...]

Four in 10 employers lack clear procedures for supporting staff experiencing menopause, despite growing openness about the issue, a recent employee survey has revealed. A survey of HR professionals found that 42 per cent reported no clear approach to workplace menopause concerns, while just 5 per cent felt menopause-related concerns or complaints were handled consistently [...]

Menopause symptoms may leave women leaders feeling depleted, but they can also become more empathetic towards colleagues, new research suggests. Researchers surveyed 341 full-time women in leadership positions who were experiencing menopausal symptoms. Participants reported hot flushes, sleep disruption, psychological changes and cognitive difficulties, including problems with thinking or concentration. The study, led by professor [...]

A Leeds menopause specialist is offering free workshops to West Yorkshire school staff on symptoms, treatment and workplace support. Melissa Sookia, a pharmacist prescriber, registered British Menopause Society menopause specialist and founder and clinical director of LIVVE, launched the offer for Menopause Awareness Month. The sessions will focus on chronic pain at midlife, the theme [...]

UK parents affected by pregnancy loss before 24 weeks will gain a legal right to up to two weeks of unpaid leave from April 2027. The entitlement will cover miscarriage, terminations and unsuccessful IVF embryo transfers, giving those affected a formal right to time away from work following a loss.   It will [...]

Gail’s has unveiled a menopause action plan offering new workplace support to thousands of staff ahead of legal reforms due in 2027. The high street bakery chain will offer new benefits including 24/7 digital GP access and a new employee assistance programme, according to The Times. It will also explore new online training [...]

Nearly a quarter of women often miss work because of menstrual symptoms, according to a survey examining hormonal health among women in full-time work in Ireland. The survey looked at the impact of menstruation, fertility and motherhood, and perimenopause and menopause. Research from The Menopause Hub found more than one in three women who had [...]

Chelsea FC Women is to launch a fertility fund giving players access to assessments, treatments, counselling and workshops. The initiative is part of a new partnership with London fertility clinic Fertility Plus, which has been named the club's official fertility partner. Chelsea said the fund will be available to every player in its women's team, [...]

Women with endometriosis say menstrual leave and flexible working would help most, as research estimates yearly income losses of €1,757 (£1,502). Pain and fatigue were linked to more frequent work absences and reduced job performance. The first large-scale study of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe estimated that women with the condition lose an [...]