Finding out you are pregnant will often be an exciting and joyous time. However, Lincs Law are often contacted by pregnant employees who are unsure about their pregnancy rights. This blog looks to provide a clear explanation on what your statutory rights are relating to Maternity Leave and Maternity Pay.
When you experience a traumatic and distressing time in your life, it can be difficult to understand what your legal rights are. Hopefully, this blog helps to explain what rights you have in the workplace, if you experience a miscarriage or a stillbirth, as an employee.
When you become pregnant, you have increased employment law protection rights. Read this blog to understand what your rights are as an employee.
If you are returning to work after maternity leave you have certain rights and protection against unfair dismissal, detriment or discrimination connected to your pregnancy, childbirth or statutory maternity leave. In this blog I consider what rights you have on returning to work and possible issues on returning, including the right to request flexible working.
The simple answer is yes, you can. Whilst an employee receives additional protection whilst on maternity leave such additional protection should not be seen as a ‘blanket cover’. An employer is entitled to continue investigating potential disciplinary matters which come to their attention. Read on for more information.
I was delighted to help my client with her claim for pregnancy and maternity discrimination against her employer. Read on for my client’s story, or if you need help, just call us on 01522 440512 for a free telephone consultation.