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Pregnancy Discrimination At Work Examples Uk In Queens
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Eligible employees can take up to 52 weeks' maternity leave. The first 26 weeks is known as 'Ordinary Maternity Leave', the last 26 weeks as 'Additional Maternity Leave'. The earliest that leave can be taken is 11 weeks before the expected week of childbirth, unless the baby is born early.
'Pregnancy and maternity' is one of 9 'protected characteristics' covered by discrimination law (Equality Act 2010). Pregnancy and maternity discrimination includes direct discrimination and victimisation. Discrimination can happen in any area of work.
It is up to you to decide when you want to stop work. You can work right up until the date the baby is born, unless: You are absent from work because of your pregnancy in the four weeks before your expected week of childbirth.
Compensation for Pregnancy Discrimination Band 1 - £900 - £8,800; Band 2 - £8,800 - £26,300; Band 3 - £26,300 - £44,000.
You have the right to up to 52 weeks' maternity leave if you're having a baby and are legally classed as an employee. You have this right from your first day of starting a job. By law, you must take at least 2 weeks off after your baby is born (4 weeks if you work in a factory).
You can work right up until the date the baby is born, unless: You are absent from work because of your pregnancy in the four weeks before your expected week of childbirth. Pregnancy-related absence includes pregnancy-related illness, not other illnesses, and a maternity suspension on health and safety grounds.
A woman who is having a normal, healthy pregnancy can work right up until the start of labour. However, you can choose to stop working whenever suits you. Some women choose to stop several weeks before their due date but others will be at work even in early labour.