Queen’s Speech: absence of employment bill leaves organisations in limbo
MP seeks legal protections for employees undergoing fertility treatment
Employees undergoing fertility treatment could be given new legal protections against discrimination under an MP's plans.
Woman wins £15k payout following director’s treatment during pregnancy
An employee who was threatened with dismissal after revealing she was pregnant has been awarded a £15k pay out for pregnancy and maternity discrimination.
OH urged to be aware of abortion consultations rule change
Employers and OH practitioners have been urged to be aware of the latest amendments to the 1967 Abortion Act, which was updated in parliament last week.
Top 10 HR questions February 2022: positive Covid tests
There is no longer a legal requirement in England to self-isolate after testing positive for coronavirus.
The removal of the...
Why parental leave policies should be used to attract the best candidates
Statutory maternity, paternity and adoption pay are only available to employees with six months’ service. This is dissuading prospective parents from changing jobs.
Nursery worker dismissed while pregnant was discriminated against
A nursery employee who was dismissed at the height of the pandemic was discriminated against because she was pregnant, a tribunal has found.
How to support staff with perinatal mental illness
Perinatal mental illness can affect up to a fifth of new and expectant mothers. Francesca Prior discusses how occupational health...
Campaign to encourage Covid vaccine take-up among pregnant women
The government has launched a campaign to encourage pregnant women to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Saga launches paid leave policy for grandparents
Saga has announced it will offer grandparents a week of paid time off to celebrate the birth of their grandchildren....
Paternity
Paternity leave hit 10-year low during pandemic
The low rate of statutory paternity pay has deterred fathers from taking time off during the pandemic, a law firm has claimed.
Fathers ‘more likely to seek mental health support than mothers’
Fathers are four times more likely to seek mental health support than mothers, according to an online support service for...
One in four dads miss out on paid paternity leave
Almost a quarter (23%) of new fathers did not qualify for statutory paid paternity leave last year, either because they...