Pregnancy
Your rights at work during pregnancy.
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read more on Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Rights relating to pregnancy and new parents Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Rights relating to pregnancy and new parents
We have gathered together some of the issues for pregnant workers and new or future parents during the Coronavirus pandemic.
read more on Maternity Calendar – during your pregnancy Maternity Calendar – during your pregnancy
Our popular maternity calendar gives you at-a-glance information about your rights, and is a useful reminder of what you need to do to at different stages of your pregnancy.
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read more on Telling your employer you are pregnant Telling your employer you are pregnant
Information on when you need to tell your employer that you are pregnant.
read more on Health and safety rights for pregnant women Health and safety rights for pregnant women
A comprehensive overview of health and safety rights at work during pregnancy.
read more on Your rights when pregnant on probation or a fixed term contract Your rights when pregnant on probation or a fixed term contract
This article covers your rights when you're pregnant and on probation or a fixed term contract.
read more on Your rights at work if you are ill during pregnancy Your rights at work if you are ill during pregnancy
What to do if you are ill during your pregnancy and need to take sick leave.
read more on How to give notice for maternity leave and pay How to give notice for maternity leave and pay
How and when to give your employer notice for maternity leave and pay.
read more on Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Rights relating to pregnancy and new parents Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Rights relating to pregnancy and new parents
We have gathered together some of the issues for pregnant workers and new or future parents during the Coronavirus pandemic.
read more on Sample letter on health and safety during pregnancy Sample letter on health and safety during pregnancy
Sample letter for a pregnant woman to send to an employer to ask for a health and safety risk assessment.
read more on Rights at work for those undertaking IVF treatment Rights at work for those undertaking IVF treatment
An article on your rights if undergoing IVF or fertility treatment.
read more on Time off for ante-natal care Time off for ante-natal care
Information on the rights of pregnant women to take time off work for ante-natal appointments.
read more on Miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death – your rights at work Miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death – your rights at work
Find out your rights at work relating to miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death.
read more on Dismissal during pregnancy, or maternity, adoption or shared parental leave Dismissal during pregnancy, or maternity, adoption or shared parental leave
Your rights if you are facing dismissal while pregnant, on maternity leave, or soon after.
read more on Redundancy while pregnant, or on maternity, adoption or shared parental leave Redundancy while pregnant, or on maternity, adoption or shared parental leave
Information on your rights if you are made redundant while on maternity leave or just after you return to work.
read more on Apprenticeships and rights during pregnancy and maternity Apprenticeships and rights during pregnancy and maternity
Information for apprentices on their rights during pregnancy and maternity.
read more on Resigning during pregnancy and maternity or shared parental leave Resigning during pregnancy and maternity or shared parental leave
Do I need to give notice? Do I have to pay back any money? What happens to my holiday?
read more on Sample notice letter giving notice for Maternity Leave and Pay Sample notice letter giving notice for Maternity Leave and Pay
Sample letter for a pregnant woman to send to an employer giving notice that she will be taking maternity leave.
read more on Maternity Calendar – during your pregnancy Maternity Calendar – during your pregnancy
Our popular maternity calendar gives you at-a-glance information about your rights, and is a useful reminder of what you need to do to at different stages of your pregnancy.