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Mothers at Work
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There is special legal protection for pregnant women and new mothers who work. Your employer must make sure that your working conditions will not put your health or your baby’s health at risk.
Maternity Leave and Pay
All pregnant employees are entitled to at least 26 weeks of Ordinary Maternity Leave (OML). It doesn’t matter: how many hours you work, how long you have been in your job, or how much you earn. Most employees will usually qualify to be paid Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) or Maternity Allowance (MA) during ordinary maternity leave (see below). You may also qualify for Additional Maternity Leave (AML).
Hazards for Expectant Mothers
Hazards which may affect the health and safety of new or expectant mothers
Pregancy at Work - Guide for Employers
Pregnancy is not an illness, but working conditions normally considered acceptable may no longer be so during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In many workplaces there are risks which may affect the health and safety of new and expectant mothers and that of their child. In most cases, pregnancy goes undetected for the first 4-6 weeks. There are specific laws which require employers to protect the health and safety of new and expectant mothers.
Pregancy at Work - Guide for Professionals
Health professionals, in particular GP’s and midwives, play a vital role during a woman’s pregnancy and following the birth of her child. Many new and expectant mothers work. Employers are advised that pregnancy is not an illness.
Flexible Working
Parents of children under six, or younger than 18 in the case of disabled children, have the right to apply for flexible working in order to care for a child(under the Employment Act 2002). The request can cover hours of work, times of work and the place of work.
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