Pregnancy

Pushing for change: Elite athletes and motherhood

The Tokyo Olympics has already been an Olympics of many firsts, including arenas without... read more

Am I being treated unfairly due to my pregnancy?

Is my treatment unfair due to pregnancy?

In terms of the restructure proposal, I can confirm that an employer is entitled to make... read more

Is it legal for a bonus to penalise pregnancy-related sickness?

You would need to check and see if there is anything in your contract to see if the return... read more

Should I leave after hostile treatment in pregnancy?

It is your decision if you want to put in a flexible working application or leave and try... read more

When do I have to inform my boss I’m pregnant?

Legally in the UK you do not have to tell your employer you are pregnant until at least 15... read more

On zero hours and manager role taken away when I said I was pregnant

It is unclear whether you were offered this new role because you are pregnant or it is... read more

Fixed-term contract ended after I announced my pregnancy

You do not say how long you have been employed for, but I presume it is less than two... read more

Pregnancy at Work – telling an employer you are pregnant

How can you best deal with pregnancy at work? When should you tell your employer? What is... read more

Pregnant and worried about a future job

Firstly, many congratulations on your pregnancy and for the near completion of your PhD,... read more

Can I be forced to work days while pregnant?

I understand that you work nights as a Support Worker and that you need to remain on this... read more

Identity dilemmas after childbirth

Do you struggle with work life balance? Do you feel like you have lost your identity after... read more

Was I offered a settlement because I am pregnant?

Congratulations on your pregnancy. If you have not already done so, I suggest you tell... read more

Forced to be sick in class bins due to lack of action on risk assessment

A failure to observe the health and safety duties an Employer has with regard to a... read more

Can my employer dictate when I tell colleagues I am pregnant?

This is a difficult situation as none of your pregnancy-related employment rights would... read more

Pregnancy discrimination: what employers should know

Alan Price, HR Director at Peninsula, gives employers some advice on how to avoid claims... read more

Possible pregnancy discrimination

Your employer should hold a risk assessment with you to ensure that the work you are doing... read more

When should I tell my employer I am pregnant?

I understand that when you started employment in your job, you were less than 41 weeks... read more

Government ‘needs to do more on pregnancy discrimination’

The Government needs to do more to challenge the negative attitudes towards maternity... read more

A supportive work environment could boost IVF chances, says survey

Women working in male-dominated sectors such as investment banking and engineering are... read more

How do I deal with gossip about my pregnancy at work?

I’m sorry to hear that you are being subjected to such conduct in the workplace. To... read more

Changing rotas so I don’t take ante-natal appointments in work hours

Pregnant employees have a statutory right to paid time off during working hours "for the... read more