The tribunal's reference to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in this case could result in women who have a child through a surrogate mother being entitled to the same employment protection under EU law as conventional mothers.
A model form for an employee to notify the employer of the actual date on which the child in respect of whom paternity leave is sought was placed for adoption.
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.