A Practical Guide to the Law of Pregnancy and Maternity at Work

Rebecca Thomas

A Practical Guide to the Law of Pregnancy and Maternity at Work
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Law Brief Publishing
Country
United Kingdom
Published
28 March 2024
Pages
112
ISBN
9781914608988

A Practical Guide to the Law of Pregnancy and Maternity at Work

Rebecca Thomas

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This book is a clear and practical guide for those involved in advising employers and women who are pregnant or on maternity leave as to their relevant rights and obligations in the workplace. Designed to be a useful tool for both employment practitioners and HR Professionals, it examines an employer's obligations to both employees and workers, covering key topics such as:

health and safety maternity leave and pay return to work dismissal including redundancy.

In addition to looking at the key principles it also provides guidance on the potential legal claims that arise, including detriment, unfair dismissal and importantly, discrimination.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rebecca Thomas is the Head of the Employment Team at 42BR Barristers. Rebecca specialises in all areas of Employment Law, with a particular interest in discrimination law, developed during her time on the panel for the Equal Opportunities Commission. She is experienced in dealing with complex aspects of discrimination law such as indirect discrimination, maternity and equal pay.

CONTENTS

Chapter One - The Employment Rights Act 1996

Chapter Two - Protection of Health and Safety

Chapter Three - Time Off for Antenatal Care

Chapter Four - Maternity Leave

Chapter Five - Pay and Other Benefits

Chapter Six - Protection From Detriment

Chapter Seven - Dismissal

Chapter Eight - Discrimination

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