When it comes to managing pregnant employees, it’s important to tread carefully. Why?

Because under the Equality Act 2010, it’s unlawful to discriminate against employees based on pregnancy or maternity. This means that employers have a legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations and support to pregnant employees to ensure they can work safely and comfortably.

Failure to do so can lead to potential legal consequences and damage to the employer's reputation. It's crucial that that employers understand and adhere to the legal protections afforded to pregnant employees to create an inclusive and supportive work environment.

That’s why our partners, Citation, have put together a FREE Pregnancy Guide. It covers areas such as "how does maternity leave work? How much maternity pay are they entitled to? What are the Health & Safety implications?"

Whether you’ve been running a business for years or you’re new to management, Citation have got you covered with this FREE Pregnancy Guide to manage all aspects of maternity leave.

Download your FREE copy here.

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If you’d like to chat about how Citation can help with the HR and Health & Safety side of your business, just give them a call on 0345 844 1111, or fill in their call-back form, and they'll get right back to you. Remember to quote West Midlands Care Association when enquiring to access preferential rates.