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Lawson West’s expert employment solicitors and lawyers have significant experience in dealing with pregnancy at work matters.
At present there is no legal requirement to tell your employer before 15 weeks prior to your baby being due, however it can be advantageous if you work in a manual handling role or one where adjustments may be required, to notify your employer sooner.
Once your employer is aware of your pregnancy they should carry out a risk assessment to identify any health risks. If any risks are identified, your job should be amended to remove any risk to your health or the health of your unborn baby –for example you may be moved to an alternative department if it is suitable or you could be suspended on full pay if there isn’t a suitable alternative job available.
If you find yourself in a situation where you are struggling with a pregnancy at work matter we can help. Please remember there are strict time limits in Employment claims and you should take good free legal advice as soon as possible.
If you want to see us face to face, we run four employment law walk-ins each week at our offices in Leicester and Market Harborough and this initial meeting with you is FREE of charge. We’ll look at your paperwork and advise on the best course of action. We can also meet with you digitally on Teams if you’re in another part of the country, in fact, we advise individuals on their employment legal needs right across the UK.
From settlement agreements, to redundancy, dismissal and disability and other types of employment dispute situation, we’re on hand to support and advise you. Please get in touch as soon as you can, as deadlines might apply.
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After proving a case of maternity discrimination, Lawson West obtained an award of £10,000 for the Claimant’s injury to feelings award, which then increased by more than 50% to £15,332.19 because of uplifts and interest.
Recently, the University of Exeter carried out a study that focussed on the attitudes of almost 300 workers regarding a fictional female employee who was expecting a baby and her intentions towards the duration of her maternity leave and return to work.
