Pregnancy
Your rights at work during pregnancy.
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read more on Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Issues for new and future parents Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Issues for new and future parents
We have gathered together some of the issues for pregnant workers and new or future parents during the Coronavirus pandemic.
read more on Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination: Frequently Asked Questions Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination: Frequently Asked Questions
If you have been discriminated against during pregnancy or maternity, what are your rights?
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 Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Issues for new and future parents Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Issues for new and future 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 about Health and Safety for a pregnant woman Sample letter about Health and Safety for a pregnant woman
Sample letter for a pregnant woman to send to an employer to ask for a health and safety risk assessment.
read more on Your rights if you are ill during pregnancy Your rights if you are ill during pregnancy
What do you do if you are ill during your pregnancy or after your maternity leave? We explain your rights.
read more on Workplace rights for those undertaking IVF treatment Workplace rights for those undertaking IVF treatment
This article looks at what rights a woman may have when undergoing In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) procedures. Can I take time off for IVF treatment? There is no statutory right to time off work for fertility treatment which can often be time consuming and stressful for employees. However, your employer should treat your medical appointments […]
read more on Health and Safety rights for pregnant women Health and Safety rights for pregnant women
Health and Safety rights during and after pregnancy.
read more on Time off for ante-natal care – your rights as an employee or Agency Worker Time off for ante-natal care – your rights as an employee or Agency Worker
Information on the rights of pregnant women to take time off work for ante-natal appointments.
read more on Frequently asked questions about health and safety in pregnancy Frequently asked questions about health and safety in pregnancy
Key steps for risk assessment for pregnant employees or new mothers: 1) All employers should carry out a general risk assessment if there are women of childbearing age in the workforce – you can ask to see this. 2) Once you have informed your employer in writing that you are pregnant, and if there is any identified […]
read more on Myth of the month: do I have to be put on sick pay because I can’t do my usual work during pregnancy? Myth of the month: do I have to be put on sick pay because I can’t do my usual work during pregnancy?
“My employer has put me on sick pay because I can’t do my usual work during pregnancy” This is wrong. You should not be put on sick pay if the reason you can’t do your usual work is because it is not safe for you or your baby. You are entitled to protection from your […]
read more on Miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death – your rights at work and to benefits Miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death – your rights at work and to benefits
Find out your rights at work relating to miscarriage, stillbirth or when a baby dies.
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, covering how much notice is required to take maternity leave and Statutory Maternity Pay.
read more on Dismissal during pregnancy, maternity leave, adoption leave, shared parental leave or soon after Dismissal during pregnancy, maternity leave, adoption leave, shared parental leave or soon after
Your rights if you are facing dismissal while pregnant, on maternity leave, or soon after.
read more on Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination: Frequently Asked Questions Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination: Frequently Asked Questions
If you have been discriminated against during pregnancy or maternity, what are your rights?
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.
read more on Pregnant and on probation at work? Your rights Pregnant and on probation at work? Your rights
If you’ve recently started a job, you might think that this means you don’t have rights in the workplace, but this often not the case. Being on probation in your workplace does not affect your maternity rights – you can have 52 weeks off and return to your job (even if you have only been […]