Family-friendly rights and support
A model letter after a meeting with a new or expectant mother to discuss removing or reducing risks has been held and it has been identified that temporary adjustments to their working conditions or hours of work are necessary to protect their health and safety.
A model letter to warn a pregnant employee 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 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 respond to a request from a pregnant woman for time off to attend an antenatal appointment.
A table summarising the compensation payable for breaches of the suspension from work provisions.
The prescribed form to explain why an employee is not eligible for statutory maternity pay.
A model letter to inform an employee who wishes to return to work before the expiry of their full maternity leave period that they have provided insufficient notice.
A table summarising employees' entitlement to statutory adoption leave.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to family-friendly rights and support.