Two fifths of employers believe that mums are better at multi tasking and juggling time commitments that non-mums, according to a new survey by O2. A further third feel mums have an increased sense of responsibility and a huge 85% of employers also

During pregnancy it’s important to know what you’re entitled to in terms of maternity leave and pay – check out our guide to your statutory maternity employment benefits if you are unsure of your rights.So what happens when you return to work? You

My employer wants me to come back in for a few days before I return properly. Do I have to?You are entitled to attend work for a maximum of 10 days during your 52 week maternity leave in order to 'keep in touch' with your workplace and any of its

Am I entitled to maternity leave? Most women have a right to take up to 52 weeks’ maternity leave regardless of how long you've worked for your employer.  Am I entitled to maternity pay?Provided you have worked for your employer continuously for 26

The Government has announced that employers should be expected to provide facilities for breastfeeding mums in their workforce. Measures would include providing private areas where mums could breastfeed or express milk and storage facilities

for two families, reducing the costs for both ConsYou take on a large financial responsibility with a nanny and as an employer you will need to pay taxes and National Insurance contributions as well as her salary - a nanny is usually an expensive option

Working when you're pregnant - our top tips These days there are plenty of laws to make things easier for women who are pregnant at work. However, whilst law protects us on paper, the reality of our employment situation and the physical

damage the employment opportunities of women.“There will be precious few workers who are pregnant in future as it will not be worthwhile for employers to employ women of child bearing age,” said UKIP MEP Godfrey Bloom. Although some UK MEPs, who

children you have or simply enjoy a bit of pre-birth 'nesting'.If there are medical reasons for you to either give up work early or take extended periods off work, this might well count as a form of sick leave. Discuss this with your employer and your GP

Shortly after telling my employer that I'm pregnant I was disciplined  for poor performance, despite an excellent work record. Where do I stand? You are entitled to receive fair treatment at work as a pregnant employee. If your employer