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Changes to maternity law
By Monica Stylli on 04/04/2007 02:58:10
From this week, new mothers have the right to an extended length of maternity leave with benefit payments.
If you want to find out exactly what you are entitled to, check out the ThinkBaby guide to statutory employment maternity benefits.This week there have been major changes to government legislation regarding maternity rights. As a summary, mothers
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Pregnancy and work
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/05/2006 01:18:04
You have lots of legal rights to support you at work, but Tommy's the Baby Charity have their own workplace initiative.
My former HR manager said to me, 'Whatever you do as an employer, you never do anything to a pregnant woman!' As a mother herself, she didn't begrudge this employment fact: in 2006, a woman's employment rights are better than they have ever been
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Enjoy Working During your Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/07/2010 01:43:28
Working during your pregnancy can be enjoyable if you know your maternity rights and manage your early pregnancy symptoms
news to friends, family and your employer, there are some issues you might have to deal with. Most notably, the first 12 weeks of pregnancy is when morning sickness can hit the hardest. Although, even for the worst sufferers, this feeling of nausea
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Returning to work
By Dave Oliver on 06/09/2010 03:39:48
There are lots of factors to consider when thinking about when - or if - you want to return to work after having your baby.
consider. Having to go back Your decision about when to return to work may be governed by what you’re entitled to, which if you’re employed is likely to be anything between 26 and 52 weeks, though you’re not necessarily entitled to any payment during any
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Your rights at work during pregnancy
By on 12/04/2010 16:04:54
From timing your announcement to scheduling antenatal classes, Joanna Robson, founder of Babylaw Solicitors, explains your rights at work during pregnancy
When should I tell my employer?You have to inform your employer that you are pregnant by week 25 of your pregnancy. Some women may choose to notify their employer sooner, particularly if you’re worried your bump is showing or you’ve missed work
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Pregnancy protection in the workplace
By ThinkBaby on 29/07/2010 16:16:32
Your basic rights under Health & Safety and Sex Discrimination laws
Protecting yourself and your baby in the workplaceWhen you become pregnant as an employee you have some rights relating to your employment regardless of how long you've worked for your employer or how many hours a week you work for them. Here
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Extended paternity leave gets the thumbs up
By Susie Boone on 03/11/2010 10:50:40
New survey reveals 46% of dads would take new extended paterntiy leave, due to be introduced in April 2011
returns to work after 6 months – approx 26 weeks, dads will receive a further 13 weeks SMP at £124.88 per week.However, there are some restrictions. In order to receive SMP in the first place, mums must be employed by the same employer continuously
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Maternity leave and going back to work
By ThinkBaby on 24/08/2010 01:05:30
Going back to work as a mum, maternity leave, maternity rights and benefits and what you need to know when you return to your job
to know about leave, pay and returning to work after the birth…Once you discover that you’re pregnant, you have certain legal obligations and benefits regarding work that you’ve probably not even thought about. ‘You must inform your employer of your
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Could your maternity rights change next week?
By Kimberley Smith on 14/03/2011 12:59:17
Maternity leave could be under threat if planned budget makes small businesses exempt from current rules
it difficult for couples working for small companies to take time out of work to have children, and may put pressure on new parents to return to work earlier than they would like.Women can currently take up to a year off work when they have a baby. Employers
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Sarah Michelle Gellar has trouble being a working mum
By Kimberley Smith on 31/08/2011 12:49:24
Buffy star reveals being a working parent is harder than slaying vampires
they take their nap? It’s how to separate both of them.”Sarah also told E! Online that being back at work is made easier by her understanding employers.“It's hard. I have good days and bad days. But we are a very family-friendly set," she explained. "We
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