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32 Pregnant Employees: A Practical Approach Pregnancy and Maternity Leave can be a difficult variable for both employer and employee to consider and so it is important that all parties know where they stand, legally speaking. One of the core issues to be aware of is that of discrimination. It should be understood that under the Equality Act 2010, Pregnancy/Maternity is one of the 9 protected characteristics (others include race and sexual orientation by way of example). Any discrimination on this ground is strictly prohibited. An Employer must not: - 1. Discriminate by treating a pregnant woman unfavourably because of the pregnancy or a consequential illness (so this would cover ‘morning sickness’); 2. Discriminate by treating a woman unfavourably because she is on compulsory maternity leave or because she is exercising her right to additional or ordinary maternity leave. Following Notification of the pregnancy to an employer, the expectant mother is within a ‘protected period’ for the purposes of employment law. As soon as the employer becomes aware of the pregnancy, they are bound by strict Health and Safety requirements. These include the carrying out of risk assessments as well as altering the working conditions and hours of work of the woman in question. The latter is a cause for countless claims to the Employment Tribunal, where employers have failed to alter the working conditions to a point where a risk is posed to the health of the mother or the baby. This can be problematic in high-pressure or fast-paced jobs, and so is an aspect that needs to be handled with care to avoid the issuance of proceedings. In these situations, employers must take care to offer suitable alternative work. It may come as a surprise that if this is not possible, the employee should be suspended on full pay. On return to work, the question of whether the employee is entitled to return to the same job, or simply a suitable alternative is complex and specialist advice should be sought. Many issues can arise on return to work, including the recent rights to flexible working (for any reason), which must be considered by an employer, and questions over whether a refusal to allow breastfeeding or time off to breastfeed could constitute indirect sex discrimination. Our employment team are on hand and readily available to assist you should you have issues relating to pregnancy in the workplace or employment matters more generally. We can advise on Employment Tribunal proceedings, appeals to the EAT as well as the navigation of Settlement Agreements. Please call us on 01942 246 241 to discuss further. James Ford, Solicitor & STEP Affiliate
33 Our lawyers are familiar with the needs of the people & businesses in the area and our full range of services includes: • Business Law • Commercial Litigation • Family Law • Wills & Probate • Conveyancing • Employment Law • Personal Injury • Lasting Powers Of Attorney Our highly experienced team provide reassurance & guidance when it is needed most. You will find a professional who is ready to listen and advise on your specific needs – and your case will not be passed to another lawyer or support staff When you face complications in your personal life or have business problems, making the correct choice of legal advisor is crucial Make the right choice – choose Alker Ball Healds! To find out how we can help you Contact us today on: 01942 246 241 www.abhlaw.co.uk ALKER BALL HEALDS SOLICITORS A1 SOVEREIGN BUSINESS PARK, KINGS CROFT COURT, WIGAN, WN1 3AP
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