The sections in this policy on Notice to take maternity leave and Maternity pay have been updated to reflect that employers should accept a copy of the MAT B1 from 1 April 2026 and do not have to be shown the original. Providing medical evidence of the expected week of childbirth via this form is an important step for a pregnant employee who wishes to be paid SMP during their maternity leave.
A model policy to communicate the organisation's commitment to providing facilities for pregnant or new mothers who are breastfeeding or expressing milk. Facilities could include a dedicated rest room for pregnant employees and new mothers. Employers could also be flexible with working hours.
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Model policies and procedures to help you create and maintain legally compliant documents for your organisation on maternity leave.