Empowering HR: Navigating Pregnancy and Maternity Rights…… and Beyond

The field of pregnancy, maternity rights and discrimination is a complex and fast moving one. Employers need to be aware of their legal obligations towards pregnant employees and their duties prior to, during and after those employees return from maternity leave.
Hurmus Oltan, Employment Specialist at Freeths, will provide useful insights on this area of law, taking you through a case study scenario which touches on:
• Infertility, risk assessments and pregnancy related sickness
• Taking maternity leave, keeping in touch and redundancy
• Holiday, bonuses and disciplinary issues
• Breastfeeding and flexible working requests.