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 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 model letter shortly before an employee is due to return from maternity leave to remind them of the due date of return and to set out any arrangements for their return to work.
A model letter when an employee has failed to return to work on the date on which they expected to return, and has not been in touch to indicate that, for example, they are sick and unable to return, or that they have decided not to return.