You started disciplinary action against a poorly performing employee. But she’s now pregnant and says that because of this you can’t take it any further! What has the Employment Appeal Tribunal to
say about this little trick?
Published 10.02.2010
As long as you play by the rules, it’s quite possible to dismiss a poorly-perfoming probationer. But suppose that individual is also pregnant. Are you obliged to accept the situation simply because
she’s expecting?
Published 21.02.2012
To provide cover for an employee on maternity leave you hired a temporary replacement on a fixed-term contract. But she’s just announced that she’s also pregnant! As she knew this on accepting the
job, surely you can dismiss her?
Published 30.08.2011
A pregnant employee will only be entitled to receive statutory maternity pay (SMP) from you during her maternity leave if she meets all the eligibility criteria. What should you do if she doesn’t
qualify?
Published 04.12.2014
Your new admin assistant has just told you she’s three months’ pregnant (she’s only been with you for six weeks). Rather than pay for all those maternity rights, can’t you give her a cheque now and
ask her to go quietly?
Published 30.06.2005
An employee is due to return from maternity leave and has asked to work part-time. This request is inconvenient but you don’t know what evidence you need to safely reject it. What tried and tested
arguments can you use?
Published 22.03.2007
You recently promoted a female employee who’s now told you that she’s pregnant. You suspect that she will be taking her full maternity leave entitlement. As this will cause difficulties for your
business, can you withdraw the promotion?
Published 17.11.2022
Suppose that you’re considering making some redundancies. One of your employees is currently on maternity leave and you’ve been told that she can’t be included in the selection pool as a result. Is
this correct?
Published 09.02.2012
As one in five pregnancies end in miscarriage you may have to deal with an employee who has suffered such a loss at some point. But what is she legally entitled to and is there anything else you need
to consider?
Published 14.05.2012
An employee, who’s currently on maternity leave, calls to tell you she’s pregnant again. “Dismissal” rather than “congratulations” probably springs to mind. But, as a recent case shows, this reaction
could cost you over £100,000; why?
Published 27.04.2011