Do you know what to expect when your employees are expecting?
Do you know what to expect when your employees are expecting?
Did you know a new law has been passed?
The Protection Against Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 came into force on 24 July – and while it hasn’t been enforced straightaway as the regulations haven’t been published yet, now’s the time to make sure you’re doing everything right when it comes to employee pregnancy.
There’s a lot to consider, so we get it if your head is spinning a bit – but luckily, Jonathan is here to help. Jonathan is the HR & Employment Law advisor behind your free Citation HR advice line. And he’s on hand to answer any of your questions and give you a hand when it comes to managing pregnancies in your workplace.
You could ask…
Do I need maternity leave, paternity leave and adoption leave policies?
Should I carry out a pregnant worker risk assessment?
What do I do when an employee needs to go to ante-natal appointments?
Can I performance manage or discipline a pregnant employee?
How do I know if an employee qualifies for maternity, paternity or adoption leave?
How much should I pay employees during maternity, paternity or adoption leave?
What’s shared parental leave?
Can I make someone redundant if they’re pregnant or on maternity, paternity or adoption leave?
How do I cover their absence? Secondment? Temporary contracts?
What happens to their holidays when they are on maternity, paternity or adoption leave?
How do I handle their return to work?
And so much more!
When it comes to managing pregnant employees, it’s important to tread carefully. Why?
Employers can find managing pregnant employees challenging – how does maternity leave work? How much maternity pay are they entitled to? What are the Health & Safety implications?
Whether you’ve been running a business for years or you’re new to management, our Commercial Partner, Citation have got you covered with their FREE pregnancy guide to manage all aspects of maternity leave.
Download now: https://tinyurl.com/y5afj78b
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