Alternative employment for redundant employees
Use this model letter to offer suitable alternative employment to a pregnant employee who has not commenced maternity leave and been given notice of redundancy. This letter should be used only where the employee informs the employer of their pregnancy on or after 6 April 2024.
Use this model letter to confirm to a pregnant employee who has not commenced maternity leave and been given notice of redundancy that they have accepted an alternative position. This letter should be used only where the employee informs the employer of their pregnancy on or after 6 April 2024.
Updated to reflect that the Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which extend redundancy protection to pregnant employees, are expected to come into force on 6 April 2024.
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HR and legal information and guidance relating to alternative employment for redundant employees.
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