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
A new employee has just informed you that she’s pregnant - with twins. As she’s a short-serving employee, can you dismiss her? If not, how does a multiple birth affect her statutory maternity leave
and pay?
Published 15.01.2019
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
As a well-informed employer you know that dismissing an employee due to her pregnancy is a big “no, no”. However, judging by the number of cases in this area many employers are still getting it
wrong. So what mistakes should you avoid?
Published 22.01.2009
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
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
You’ve just been contacted by an employee who is currently on maternity leave. Rather than confirming her anticipated return-to-work date, she’s told you that she’s pregnant again. Will she be
entitled to SMP next time around?
Published 29.11.2013
An employee who was offered fewer hours and lower pay following her maternity leave, and then made redundant when she refused to accept this, has been awarded £61,000 by the tribunal. Why was she
entitled to compensation?
Published 02.03.2022
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
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