Pregnant workers and new mothers

New and updated

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  Letters and forms

  Risk assessment form for pregnant employees whose job involves travelling

  Updated to take account of the General Data Protection Regulation, in force from 25 May 2018.

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  How to

  How to support an employee who is undergoing IVF treatment

  Practical guidance on dealing with an employee who is undergoing IVF treatment, including protection from discrimination during fertility treatment and time off for antenatal care.

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  Employment law cases

  Breastfeeding: easyJet's flexible working policy leads to £35,000 award

  In this well-publicised case, easyJet's refusal to limit the shift lengths of two cabin crew who were breastfeeding led to awards for indirect sex discrimination totalling almost £35,000.

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  How to

  How to deal with requests for time off for antenatal care

  Practical guidance on dealing with requests for time off for antenatal care, including the right for fathers and partners to attend appointments.

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  Interactive flowcharts

  Pregnancy and maternity: Assess the risks to a pregnant employee

  Use this pregnancy and maternity flowchart when an employee informs you that they are pregnant.

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  Tasks

  Support a breastfeeding employee

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  Tasks

  Carry out a pregnancy risk assessment

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  Tasks

  Take action if a risk to the health and safety of a pregnant employee is identified

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  Tasks

  Carry out a new mother risk assessment

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  Tasks

  Take action if a risk to the health and safety of a new mother is identified