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 vacancy has arisen and it’s your policy to advertise internally first. You normally do this by e-mail. However, what about an employee on maternity leave? Does she have to be informed and what
happens if she applies?
Published 25.01.2007
One of your employees is about to go on maternity leave. She has a company laptop and mobile phone and you’re tempted to ask her to hand these over to her temporary replacement. But why could this
cause you a problem?
Published 28.09.2009
Following one law firm’s “lively” office party, the likely paternity of an employee’s baby was the subject of much speculation. This gossip led to her resigning and claiming harassment. What view did
the Employment Appeal Tribunal take?
Published 03.11.2010
You need to cover an employee’s maternity leave for six months. One applicant turns out to be pregnant herself whilst another is already on maternity leave and doesn’t want to start the job for four
months. Is it safe to reject them?
Published 24.04.2006
One of your employees is going on maternity leave and you need temporary maternity cover. An applicant you’ve called to interview is pregnant herself - surely you can reject her because she would be
unable to fulfil the role?
Published 09.02.2017
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
You firmly believe that a pregnant employee has committed an act of gross misconduct. But she says that her condition prevents you from doing anything about it. If you do she’ll claim sex
discrimination. Would she be onto a winner?
Published 22.09.2010
You know that a pregnant employee is entitled to maternity leave and, in most cases, to statutory maternity pay. However, what’s the position where an employee who is still on maternity leave tells
you that she’s pregnant again?
Published 03.06.2005
You need to make some staff savings. You’ve followed the correct procedures and identified the positions to go. Trouble is, one’s on maternity leave and the other’s pregnant! So you have to leave
them well alone, right?
Published 18.01.2005