Best practice: Developing fertility-friendly workplaces

Shoosmiths LLP | December 2021/January 2022 #226
Helen Burgess looks at why it’s important for employers to support employees having fertility treatment and what actions they can take to help them Going through fertility treatment is a really stressful and difficult time for anyone; anything an employer can do to minimise that is going to help the employee and foster goodwill. Infertility …

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Discrimination: Avoiding claims from pregnant workers and new mothers – lessons from recent case law

CM Murray | December 2021/January 2022 #226
Beth Hale and Naomi Latham explore six cases which highlight the potential pitfalls for employers when managing workers who are pregnant or who have returned from maternity leave Efforts made to reach a compromise position and to consider individual circumstances will help employers demonstrate that they have acted proportionately and will help to justify the …

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Bereavement: Supporting employees through baby or pregnancy loss

Mishcon de Reya | September 2021 #223
Jessica Wicker and Laura Penny look at employees’ rights if they experience a miscarriage or stillbirth and consider some options available to employers if they are looking to go beyond their statutory obligations It is usually up to the discretion of the individual employer whether to offer compassionate leave, annual leave or unpaid leave if …

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