Pregnancy and Work

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Flexible Working submitted by whig — last modified 2010-03-03 16:00

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 2010-02-26 20:58

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

HSE - guidance for new and expectant mothers who work submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2010-03-03 16:10

HSE guidance for new and expectant mothers at work

Maternity Leave and Pay submitted by Rowan Merewood — last modified 2010-02-26 20:57

All pregnant employees are entitled to at least 26 weeks of Ordinary Maternity Leave (OML). It doesn’t matter: how many hours you work, how long you have been in your job, or how much you earn. Most employees will usually qualify to be paid Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) or Maternity Allowance (MA) during ordinary maternity leave (see below). You may also qualify for Additional Maternity Leave (AML).

OH update 11 - Pregnancy and working women submitted by Rowan Merewood — last modified 2010-02-26 22:59

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 2010-02-26 12:30

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.

Pregnancy at Work - Guide for Employers submitted by whig — last modified 2010-02-26 20:59

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.

Pregnancy at Work - Guide for Professionals submitted by whig — last modified 2010-02-26 20:56

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 2010-02-26 20:56

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 2010-02-26 20:58

Risk assessment checklist

SAHW - Maternity & Breastfeeding submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2010-02-26 13:44

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.