Supporting Pregnant Employees: An Employer’s Guide

Colleagues who are pregnant have both employment law and health and safety protections afforded to them under UK law. As an employer you are duty bound to support pregnant colleagues ensuring both their employee rights are addressed and that their health and safety is assured.

Failing to protect the health and safety or denying the rights of a pregnant worker or a new mother is grounds not only for a hefty financial penalty or employment tribunal but can also be grounds for a criminal prosecution in the case of a Health and Safety violation.

Contact the Employment Law and Health and Safety consultancy team at Croner today and ensure legal compliance with the latest Health and Safety legislation. Call 0844 561 8133 and quote your membership number, today. If you are a Business Member you can find these details at the bottom of this article.