Menopausal Workers’ Fairness Act of 2026

Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (Democratic-MI)July 14, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Workers with menopause symptoms would get required job accommodations from employers.

This bill would require most employers to provide reasonable job adjustments for workers experiencing menopause symptoms. It aims to make it easier for these workers to get support without risking their jobs or health, changing current federal law which doesn't specifically cover menopause. The bill also sets aside $4.5 million to help carry out its rules.

What Would Change

Today, federal law does not specifically protect workers from job discrimination based on menopause, though some existing laws might offer limited help. If this bill passes, employers would be legally required to provide reasonable job adjustments for menopause-related symptoms, and workers would have clear legal avenues to address discrimination. The bill also sets aside $4,500,000 to help carry out these new rules.

Key Provisions

Requires employers to provide reasonable job adjustments for workers with known limitations related to menopause, unless it causes significant difficulty for the business.
Defines "known limitation" broadly to include many physical or mental effects of menopause, even if they are not considered a disability.
Establishes that certain common adjustments, like extra water breaks or the ability to sit or stand as needed, are almost always reasonable and should not require extensive paperwork.
Extends existing legal protections and remedies, including the ability to sue for damages, to cover violations of these new rules. However, certain damages might not be awarded if an employer makes good faith efforts to provide a reasonable accommodation.
Prohibits employers from taking negative action against an employee for asking for or using a reasonable job adjustment.

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Menopausal Workers’ Fairness Act of 2026

What Would Change

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