BUSINESS INFORMATION SHEETS > HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT > EMPLOYMENT LAW > Maternity issues and SMP (HR 22)
The facts of life
Given the number of changes to maternity rights in recent years, employers could be forgiven for not knowing where they stand when one of their employees is pregnant. But with employment tribunals making large awards against employers who ignore the rules, you simply cannot afford to stick your head in the sand.
You need to be clear about the rights of the employee and your responsibilities as an employer if you are going to minimise disruption to your business and prevent disputes arising when women leave to have children.
This briefing covers:
- Ordinary maternity leave and additional maternity leave.
- Statutory maternity pay.
- How to avoid the legal pitfalls.
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