During a period of maternity leave, a woman has the right to be notified of any internal job vacancy; even if she lacks the required skills or won’t be interested in it. But what if there’s a genuine
error and she’s missed out of the loop?
Published 19.10.2010
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
As employee who did not receive an invitation to an informal after work drinks party has successfully claimed discrimination at the tribunal. Why was the employer’s failure to extend an invitation to
her an act of discrimination?
Published 29.01.2021
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
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
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
One of your employees has just returned from maternity leave and, if you’re honest, covering her work was a right pain in the neck. So could you make light of the situation and joke that she’s not to
do it again?
Published 21.10.2009
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
A single mother recently took the Army to tribunal claiming that it had failed to assist with necessary childcare arrangements. She won her case. So does this mean you must provide them, or did this
employer make a very big mistake?
Published 11.05.2010