Family Rights at Work: Episode 1 Pregnancy

Employers Obligations: Pregnancy Notification

In this weeks' episode I bring you the first episode in a mini series focusing on family rights at work and the considerations which apply with regards to employees who are parents/will be parents.

In this episode I will cover:

• When an employee is legally obliged to inform you they are pregnant.
• The notification process and information an employee must provide.
• Guidance on how to handle the situation the right way when an employee tells you they are pregnant.
• When to carry out a Health & Safety Risk Assessment.
• What to tell an employee who is pregnant.
• An employees right to time off for antenatal appointments.
• A 'Qualifying' employees right to time off to accompany a pregnant lady to an antenatal appointment
• Additional protection & rights for pregnant employees.

Action Points

1. Check your staff handbook or policies to ensure it includes a pregnancy and maternity leave policy;
2. Ensure your general risk assessment includes an assessment of risk and mitigation of risks for pregnant employees generally;
3. Ensure that your general health and safety risk assessment is up to date;
4. Seek advice before refusing time off for antenatal appointments you can contact me by email [e-mail] or phone [phone] or 01983 897003 if you would like to discuss.

 

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