Family-friendly rights and support
A model letter to congratulate an employee on the birth of their baby.
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.
The Tax and Chancery Chamber of the Upper Tribunal has held that expectant mothers can choose to start their statutory maternity pay (SMP) at a later date than the date when they cease work.
In Shackletons Garden Centre Ltd v Lowe EAT/0161/10, the EAT held that an employment tribunal had insufficient evidence for its finding that an employee returning from maternity leave suffered indirect sex discrimination when her employer required her to work weekend shifts on the same basis as the other sales staff.
In Johal v Equality and Human Rights Commission EAT/0541/09, the EAT held that the employer's failure to inform an employee on maternity leave of a job vacancy was not an act of sex discrimination.
A quiz for line managers to test their knowledge on the law and practice relating to ordinary parental leave.
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.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to family-friendly rights and support.