Apparently, 63% of employers have no policy that sets out an employee’s rights following pregnancy loss. Why is it important to have this type of policy and what statutory rights does an employee
have following a miscarriage or stillbirth?
Published 19.10.2023
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
A female employee is coming up to her maternity leave but she also has another job. So what happens about her Statutory Maternity Pay? Does she get two lots, and if she goes back to work for the
other employer, does your liability cease?
Published 27.01.2010
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
Shortly before starting maternity leave, an employee informs you that she is resigning. That’s not too much of a problem, but what about her Statutory Maternity Pay? Are you still liable to pay it?
Published 27.01.2011
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
New regulations which change the way statutory maternity pay is calculated took effect on April 6. How might you be affected?
Published 05.05.2005
In the first of two articles, we look at the new maternity rules that are in force and apply to women whose expected week of childbirth (EWC) is on, or after, April 1, 2007. What’s changed from the
current rules?
Published 08.02.2007
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