All Pregnancy articles
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Article44% think consultations on bereavement leave and protections for pregnant women and new mothers go far enough
Almost half (44%) of employers think the consultations on new measures for bereavement leave, and protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, go far enough.
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OpinionAmanda Trewhella: The Employment Rights Bill and pregnancy loss leave
Although there is still no general statutory right to compassionate leave, parents are now able to take a period of two weeks paid leave from work if their child passes away.
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ArticlePoll: Do you think the consultations on new measures for bereavement leave, and protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, go far enough?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue.
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ArticleMinisters consult on new bereavement and pregnancy protections
The government has launched consultations on new measures in the Employment Rights Bill for bereavement leave, and protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work.
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ArticleCo-op doubles paid leave for pregnancy loss
Co-op has enhanced its pregnancy loss policy by doubling its paid bereavement leave from five to 10 days as part of its commitment to support staff through pregnancy loss, bereavement and grief.
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OpinionMatt McDonald: Impact of bereavement leave extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks
The entitlement to bereavement leave will now apply to any pregnancy loss, not just losses after 24 weeks as under the current legislation.
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ArticleBereavement leave to extend to miscarriages before 24 weeks
Parents who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy will be entitled to bereavement leave.
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ArticleBarnsley Council awarded breastfeeding-friendly employer certificate
Barnsley Council has received a breastfeeding-friendly employer certificate as part of its commitment to supporting employees returning to work after maternity leave.
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ArticleMarks and Spencer unfairly dismissed pregnant bakery worker
An employment tribunal has ruled Marks and Spencer unfairly dismissed a bakery worker because of her pregnancy.
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ArticleRecruiter who returned to empty office after maternity leave wins £25,000
A former recruiter has won £25,000 in compensation at an employment tribunal after she returned to an empty office following her maternity leave.
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ArticleAsda to increase hourly pay and enhance family-friendly policies
Supermarket Asda is to increase hourly pay rates for its store-based employees from October as part of an £80 million investment.
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ArticleJCDecaux and Reiss introduce pregnancy loss friendly workplace package
JCDecaux and Reiss have introduced a pregnancy loss friendly workplace package for its UK employees.
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ArticleProperty consultant with morning sickness awarded £93,600 after dismissal
A property consultant who suffered from early pregnancy morning sickness has been awarded £93,600 after she was dismissed in a message that included a ‘jazz hands’ emoji.
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ArticleTribunal rules former pregnant hair salon worker was unfairly constructively dismissed
An employment tribunal has ruled that a former hair salon worker had been unfairly constructively dismissed after becoming pregnant, and has been awarded nearly £90,000.
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AnalysisWhat to include in a fertility and pregnancy support policy
An important starting point is for employers to ask their employees what they need, as no individual or circumstance will be the same.
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Case StudiesAddleshaw Goddard establishes dedicated fertility and pregnancy policy to support staff
Law firm Addleshaw Goddard has a dedicated policy in place to help its employees with fertility and pregnancy support.
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ArticleTribunal dismisses former paralegal’s pregnancy discrimination claims
An employment tribunal has dismissed a former paralegal’s claims that she was discriminated against due to her pregnancy and was unfairly let go.