Updated to reflect that the Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which extend redundancy protection for pregnant employees and new parents, come into force on 6 April 2024.
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 managing an employee who is absent due to sickness during pregnancy, including avoiding pregnancy and maternity discrimination; statutory sick pay; calculating SMP; and when maternity leave will be triggered by pregnancy-related absence.
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.