New legislation, principally emanating from Europe, is changing - and strengthening-maternity rights in the UK. If you need to know your company’s position on maternity law, this up-to-date report is the reference you want, covering all the legislation related to maternity rights. Consult the 36 point Executive summary to glean the legal position on key issues, then turn to the relevant section for a more in-depth explanation.

Contents include:

• Employees’ rights during pregnancy
• The right to take statutory maternity leave
• The right to take extended maternity absence
• The right to return to work
• The effect of sickness on SMP and maternity leave
• Dismissal and maternity leave
• Redundancy and maternity leave

Plus:

• Frequently asked questions
• Case studies
• Model documents