Wellbeing From old taboo to new standard: Menstruation and menopause enter the HR rulebook No longer just personal matters, new ISO guidance urges employers to take symptoms that affect millions of workers more seriously iStock.com/Iryna Melnyk Image Jenna Lomax Community Editor Friday 11 September 2026 The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) this week published what it says is the first global standard for supporting workers who menstruate or are going through menopause.&nb Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Discrimination Men still believe women can be “too hormonal” at work Wellbeing Employers must take care menstrual leave policies do not discriminate Flexibility Navigating the judicial tussle over menstrual leave in India Wellbeing Acas: Employers ill-equipped to help workers impacted by the menopause