Line manager training guide looking at maternity rights that apply in specific situations, including sickness absence during pregnancy, early and late births, pay rises during pregnancy or maternity leave and redundancy during maternity leave. It also explores how to deal with requests to return to work part time.
Practical guidance on managing an agency worker who is pregnant or a new mother, including rights under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010; the 12-week qualifying period; pregnancy and maternity discrimination; risk assessments; antenatal appointments; and maternity leave and pay.
A model letter after a meeting with a new or expectant mother to discuss removing or reducing risks has been held and it has been identified that temporary adjustments to their working conditions or hours of work are necessary to protect their health and safety.
A model letter to warn a pregnant employee who, for health and safety reasons, cannot continue to perform their normal job of the consequences of refusing an offer of suitable alternative employment.
A model letter to warn an employee who is a new mother or is breastfeeding and who, for health and safety reasons, cannot continue to perform their normal job of the consequences of refusing an offer of suitable alternative employment.
A model letter to suspend a new or expectant mother who, for health and safety reasons, cannot continue to perform their normal job and for whom no suitable alternative work is available.
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