Pregnancy and Work

DTI - Pregnancy and work: what you need to know as an employer submitted by khindmarch — last modified 2008-04-07 12:49

This leaflet summarises the rights of both pregnant employees and their employers and their responsibilities towards each other. It sets out the key things you must do under the law and what your employee must do to benefit from the protections there for her. It also sets out the support for you, such as help with working out if you need to pay Statutory Maternity Pay and claiming it back if you do.

DTI - Pregnancy and work: what you need to know as an employee submitted by khindmarch — last modified 2008-04-07 12:53

This leaflet summarises the key things you must do under the law to benefit from the protections there for you, such as paid time off for ante-natal appointments, maternity leave and pay and the right not to be treated unfairly because of your pregnancy or maternity leave.

Flexible Working submitted by whig — last modified 2007-08-02 10:33

Parents of children under six, or younger than 18 in the case of disabled children, have the right to apply for flexible working in order to care for a child(under the Employment Act 2002). The request can cover hours of work, times of work and the place of work.

Hazards for Expectant Mothers submitted by whig — last modified 2007-08-02 10:41

Hazards which may affect the health and safety of new or expectant mothers

Hazards which may affect the health and safety of new or expectant mothers submitted by khindmarch — last modified 2007-10-29 12:48

A factsheet from the Mothers At Work series on your rights at work when pregnant.

Health and safety at work for pregnant women and new mothers: a guide for health professionals submitted by khindmarch — last modified 2007-10-29 12:42

A factsheet from the Mothers At Work series on your rights at work when pregnant.

Health and safety at work for pregnant women and new mothers: risk assessment checklist submitted by khindmarch — last modified 2007-10-29 12:46

A factsheet from the Mothers At Work series on your rights at work when pregnant.

Health and safety at work for pregnant women and new mothers: information for employers submitted by khindmarch — last modified 2007-10-29 12:40

A factsheet from the Mothers At Work series on your rights at work when pregnant.

Health and safety rights for pregnant women and new mothers at work submitted by khindmarch — last modified 2007-10-29 12:44

A factsheet from the Mothers At Work series on your rights at work when pregnant.

HSE - guidance for new and expectant mothers who work submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-02-21 11:36

HSE guidance for new and expectant mothers at work

Maternity Leave and Pay submitted by khindmarch — last modified 2007-08-02 13:10

 

Maternity leave and pay submitted by khindmarch — last modified 2007-10-29 12:35

A factsheet from the Mothers At Work series on your entitlements at work when pregnant.

OH update 11 - Pregnancy and working women submitted by Rowan Merewood — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Many aspects of work pose risk to the foetus, to expectant mothers, or can cause premature labour. Women who are pregnant have exceptional protection at work as a result to changes to the law made in 1994. In particular employers must assess the working environment as a potential risk to pregnancy – and adapt it accordingly.

OHCOW - Ergonomics and Pregnancy submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

If you are a working woman and are pregnant or are thinking about becoming pregnant, the following will be of particular interest to you. This fact sheet is about pregnancy and ergonomics. Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job to the worker, rather than fitting the worker to the job. You should also be aware of the possible dangers from chemical exposures in your workplace, which can be the most harmful during the first trimester (three months) of pregnancy. The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers, Inc. can give you chemical hazard information. This factsheet is about ergonomic hazards which are a problem mainly in the last trimester (three months) of pregnancy.

Pregancy at Work - Guide for Employers submitted by whig — last modified 2007-08-02 10:24

Pregnancy is not an illness, but working conditions normally considered acceptable may no longer be so during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In many workplaces there are risks which may affect the health and safety of new and expectant mothers and that of their child. In most cases, pregnancy goes undetected for the first 4-6 weeks. There are specific laws which require employers to protect the health and safety of new and expectant mothers.

Pregancy at Work - Guide for Professionals submitted by whig — last modified 2007-08-02 10:17

Health professionals, in particular GP’s and midwives, play a vital role during a woman’s pregnancy and following the birth of her child. Many new and expectant mothers work. Employers are advised that pregnancy is not an illness.

Rights for Pregnant Women and New Mothers submitted by whig — last modified 2007-08-02 10:23

There is special legal protection for pregnant women and new mothers who work. Your employer must make sure that your working conditions will not put your health or your baby’s health at risk.

Risk Assessment for Pregnant Women and New Mothers submitted by whig — last modified 2007-08-02 09:28

Risk assessment checklist

SAHW - Maternity & Breastfeeding submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

This page covers the time available for maternity and parental leave. It also looks at Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and the methods of returning to work after pregancy.