Gender pay gap reports due, with optional gender equality and menopause action plans
What’s happening
Employers with 250 or more employees must publish gender pay gap data and can now voluntarily submit an action plan on gender equality and supporting employees through menopause; the government plans to make these plans mandatory from spring 2027, subject to legislation.
What to do
Draft a gender equality and menopause action plan alongside this year's pay gap report so you are ready when plans become mandatory.
How Workbliss can help
Workbliss manager training helps leaders explain pay decisions clearly and handle pay conversations well.
Plan support for your teamsSource
gov.uk. Checked October 19, 2026.