Updated to reflect that the Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which will extend redundancy protection to employees returning from adoption leave, are in force from 6 April 2024.
Updated to reflect legislation in force from 1 January 2024 confirming that annual leave that cannot be taken due to adoption leave can be carried forward.
Updated to reflect legislation in force from 1 January 2024 confirming that annual leave that cannot be taken due to maternity leave can be carried forward.
Practical guidance on dealing with an employee who is undergoing IVF treatment, including protection from discrimination during fertility treatment and time off for antenatal care.
Practical guidance on managing an agency worker who is pregnant or a new mother, including rights under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010; the 12-week qualifying period; pregnancy and maternity discrimination; risk assessments; antenatal appointments; and maternity leave and pay.
Practical guidance on arranging cover for an employee on adoption leave, including fixed-term workers; secondment; acting up; arranging the handover; and the employee's return to work.