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  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 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 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.