Pregnancy: the right to relaxation?
Q: A pregnant employee wants to take time off for relaxation sessions. Do we have to agree and should it be paid? A: Alacoque Marvin, employment … Read More
Breastfeeding at work: what employers need to know
Q: An employee has asked about breastfeeding at work. What are our legal obligations? Katie Mahoney, Associate, at Doyle Clayton replies… A: “Breastfeeding at work” … Read More
An employee on maternity leave wants to go part-time. Any tips?
Q: A full-time employee on maternity leave has requested to return part-time. She’s expected to return in three months. Any tips on how to handle … Read More
A pregnant employees performance has dropped. Any tips?
Q: A pregnant employee’s performance has dropped. She’s made a few mistakes and missed deadlines. A customer has complained she wasn’t on her game. Any … Read More
Government is failing new mothers in the workplace, says new report
The government is being urged to act on a pledge to review redundancy protections for pregnant women and new mothers. The charity Maternity Action says … Read More
Can we make a pregnant employee redundant?
Q: Can we make a pregnant employee redundant if we are retaining a non-pregnant employee doing the same job? Paul McAleavey, Senior Associate at Girlings … Read More
Do we have to retain an employee on maternity leave in a redundancy situation?
Q: Do we have to retain an employee on maternity leave in a redundancy situation? Natasha Adom, Senior Counsel at GQ Employment Law LLP, answers… … Read More
Power to the bump: improving the workplace for new and expectant mothers.
There are many things employers can do to effect change in the workplace for new and expectant mothers, says the Equality and Human Rights Commission … Read More