HSE’s New and expectant mothers at work: A guide for employers provides more detail on these risks and what employers must do to avoid them. endobj
Ref: BIS/10/1169 It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use. Employers and employees should be aware of the following common aspects of pregnancy that may affect work: 7.1 As a result of morning sickness employees may be unable to perform early shift work. This will help guide the important conversations around her maternity, including: managing her pregnancy at work; preparing for maternity leave; keeping in touch during maternity leave; getting ready for coming back to work; It includes checklists of talking points to make sure that the important issues are covered at the right time. Employees must tell their employer about the pregnancy at least 15 weeks before the beginning of the week the baby is due. This responsibility is laid out in the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. <>
Under these regulations, employers are required to carry out risk assessments. We use cookies to collect information about how you use GOV.UK. NIOSH suggests that many pregnant women adjust their job duties temporarily, or take extra steps to protect themselves. x��\[o�F~7���G��i�,��Ӥ���i�v�>0-sC�^����眹�E�b�Zl�X7Jsn����e��w颵����eۦ��li�~��z�����Cv�>]�e��Uy�a�ŷ~��eV���ë�/.��q1˱�$�=}f'�Ug/.���U����㋋���b�����^�X̊\�q}+�oE��.z�!�V
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There is also a conversation guide for employees. Guidance for line managers who are managing someone who is pregnant and preparing for maternity leave. Guidance on maternity and paternity rights. endobj
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You can ask to see the outcome of the risk assessment and your employer must make it available to you. version of this document in a more accessible format, please email enquiries@beis.gov.uk. Applies to babies born on or after 3 April 2011. I have pregnancy-related medical conditions (eg high blood pressure, history of miscarriages etc). Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone. Guidance on maternity and paternity rights. Managing pregnancy and maternity at work: a conversation guide for employers. endobj
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Please tell us what format you need. Also includes new guidance on additional paternity leave and pay. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Statutory maternity pay and leave - a step-by-step guide for employers from GOV.UK; Answers to FAQs on maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay from CIPD; Statement of fitness for work - fit note from Department for Work and Pension; Case study on pregnancy at work from Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) Getting more help stream
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Your employee is protectedfrom any unfair treatment connected with pregnancy, child birth or maternity leave. Provides advice for employers on the maternity and paternity rights of their employes, for parents of babies born on or after 3 April 2011. The ADA, as well as various state laws, also requires employers provide accommodations to employees with qualifying pregnancy-related disabilities, upon becoming aware that employees are in need of such an accommodation. You can also view guidance for babies born before this date. Employers have a responsibility to protect the health and safety of pregnant women who are working. You’ve accepted all cookies. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a