Pregnancy at work

Introduction

If an employee tells you that she is pregnant, you have certain extra health and safety responsibilities towards her.

In addition, she has the right to paid time off for antenatal care.

This guide will help you understand these rights and responsibilities. It will also look at what happens if you treat a pregnant employee unfairly.

Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• Ensuring the health and safety of pregnant workers
• Employees' right to paid time off for antenatal care
• Pregnant workers, and dismissal and discrimination

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