A model letter to warn an employee who is a new mother or is breastfeeding and who, for health and safety reasons, cannot continue to perform their normal job of the consequences of refusing an offer of suitable alternative employment.
A model letter to suspend a new or expectant mother who, for health and safety reasons, cannot continue to perform their normal job and for whom no suitable alternative work is available.
A model letter to offer alternative employment to an employee who, for health and safety reasons, cannot continue to perform their normal job during pregnancy.
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.
A model letter to offer alternative employment to an employee who, for health and safety reasons, cannot continue to perform their normal job because they are a new mother or are breastfeeding.
Practical guidance on the health and safety rights of new and expectant mothers, including risk assessments for pregnant and breastfeeding employees; and suspension on health and safety grounds.