What to do when an employee is pregnant
Over a third of employers believe that during the recruitment process it’s reasonable to ask women about their plans to have children, according to recent … Read More
Debate: Should pregnant workers have their protection extended?
Described as ‘one to watch’ the European Advocate General’s opinion in the case of Porras Guisado v Bankia SA and others (Case C-102/16) has sparked debate … Read More
Shared parental leave two years on: what can we learn from the low uptake?
Two years on from the introduction of Shared Parental Leave, and uptake seems to be lower than even the Government’s original conservative estimates, writes Naomi … Read More
Five common mistakes employers make when they’re told an employee is pregnant
An unscheduled “catch up” meeting from one of your reports drops into your calendar and you know it’s either a resignation or worse … a … Read More
Employers: the best way to manage staff on maternity leave
Catherine Ridd, associate at employment lawyer Morgan Denton Jones, offers employers some advice on the processes and pitfalls of dealing with staff taking maternity leave. … Read More
Working Forward: employers sign up to tackle discrimination against pregnant women and new mums
MAJOR employers, politicians and business bodies are supporting a new campaign to make workplaces the best they can be for pregnant women and new mothers. … Read More
Maternity leave: five key points for employers
Employers – particularly small employers – often find the administration of maternity leave a challenge. This is not a complete guide to pregnancy, but here … Read More