Mothers, new and expectant Law

Maternity leave: the changes and the issues
Recent legislation has extended the length of time women can take off work for maternity leave. It’s all part of the government’s family-friendly approach - but is it also employer-frie... | briefing | 22 Jun 2007 12:00AM

Pregnant high-flyer 'demoted to penpusher' wins £20,000 payout
A pregnant woman whose bosses failed to offer her the chance of promotion while she was on maternity leave has received more than £20,000 in an out-of-court settlement.The Scotsman reports th... | case | 27 Sep 2007 2:43PM

Woman prevented from breastfeeding wins
A woman has been awarded £7,000 in compensation after Manchester County Court ruled that she had been discriminated against at Trafford Council. Dr Pauleen Lane, a former mayor, took the ... | case | 24 Aug 2007 12:00AM

Worker “ousted” after having baby
A finance manager at an Insurance Firm yesterday (1 August) told an Employment Tribunal how she felt she had been “ousted” from her job as group finance manager after she took six month... | case | 2 Aug 2007 12:00AM

Pregnant woman sent home for refusing to operate heavy machinery wins compensation
A pregnant launderette assistant sent home by her employer for refusing to operate heavy machinery has been awarded nearly £2,000 compensation at an Employment Tribunal. Gemma Peters, 23,... | case | 20 Jul 2007 12:00AM

BNP Paribas banker loses sex discrimination claim
A working mother lost her claim against the investment bank BNP Paribas for sex discrimination, victimisation and constructive dismissal following the treatment of her after she returned to work fr... | case | 9 Jul 2007 12:00AM

Manager sacked for becoming pregnant
A former general manager of a glass supplying firm in Stockport has claimed at an Employment Tribunal that she was dismissed from her position after becoming pregnant.Catherine Sheppard, 42, s... | news | 21 Nov 2007 8:33AM

Breast-feeding in the workplace: an employer’s duty
In the wake of the Equality Bill consultation which proposes that women should be allowed to breast-feed in public places such as restaurants, cafes, shopping centres etc., it is important for empl... | news | 13 Jun 2007 12:00AM

New and updated Policies and Procedures from Workplace Law Group!
Comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date policies and procedures are essential for all employers to ensure that they comply with the latest employment law and health and safety legislation. Employers... | news | 30 Apr 2007 12:00AM

New Manchester IOSH course dates announced
Workplace Law Training is running the IOSH Managing Safely Certificate course at a brand new venue in Manchester. The IOSH course is the UK’s most popular and accessible qualification for any... | news | 16 Jun 2005 12:00AM

Employers failing to protect pregnant women at work
The Equal Opportunities Commission recently found that the majority of employers failed to undertake the legally required risk assessments to protect new or expectant mothers at work. Around 350,00... | news | 23 May 2005 12:00AM

Non-contractual Adoption Policy and Management Guide, v2.0
"Family friendly” provisions came into force on 6 April 2003 and by a series of Regulations introduced a number of new rights for parents, such as the right to request flexible working, ... | Policy & Procedure |

Gender Equality in the Workplace: still a man's world?
In 1975, groundbreaking legislation was implemented to prevent sex discrimination against women in the workplace. Thirty-two years on, and despite radical change, has the gender equation been balan... | White paper | 20 Nov 2007 3:38PM

Workplace Law Handbook 2008
Over 850 pages of updated practical information in an easy to read A-Z format A-Z guidance on everything you need to know about HR and employment law, health and safety and premises manageme... | product

Certificate in Personnel Practice 0307
Workplace Law is developing a new course to help you become professionally qualified in HR more quickly and conveniently than ever! The Certificate in Personnel Practice (CPP) is the country&rsquo... | product

Workplace Law Handbook 2007
Over 700 pages of updated practical information for workplace managers in an easy to read A-Z format A-Z guidance on everything you need to know about HR and employment law, health and safet... | product

Certificate in Personnel Practice 0907
Workplace Law has launched a new course to help you become professionally qualified in HR more quickly and conveniently than ever! The Certificate in Personnel Practice (CPP) is the coun... | product

Non-contractual Paternity Policy and Management Guide, version 3.0
PLEASE NOTE: The Non-contractual Paternity Policy and Management Guide v3.0 is available only as a downloadable zip file. From the date of purchase you will have unlimited access to this docu... | product

Mock Employment Tribunal, London 0507
The Mock Employment Tribunal, taking place on 21 May 2007 in London, is designed to give employers an essential understanding of the Employment Tribunal system. This exclusive event will ... | product

Mock Employment Tribunal, London 0307
The Mock Employment Tribunal, taking place in London Thursday 15 March, is designed to give employers an essential understanding of the Employment Tribunal system. This exclusive event will give de... | product

Mock Employment Tribunal, London 0906
The Mock Employment Tribunal, taking place in London Tuesday 26 September, is designed to give employers an essential understanding of the Employment Tribunal system. This exclusive event will give... | product

Mock Employment Tribunal
The Mock Employment Tribunal, taking place in Cambridge on Thursday 27 April, is designed to give employers an essential understanding of the Employment Tribunal system. This exclusive event will g... | product

Employment Law Update: Special Report - Spring 2005 Edition
Comprehensive, up-to-date and authoritative guidance to new and forthcoming employment legislation Edited by Charles Russell Keeping abreast of all the employment legislation that is introduc... | product

Workplace Law Handbook 2005
Every business in the UK should own a copy of this essential publication! The Workplace Law Handbook 2005 is a complete A-Z guide to everything you need to know about HR and employment law, health... | product

4th HR Legal Update Professional Practice Forum
Your invitation to the 4th HR Legal Update Professional Practice Forum Møller Centre, Cambridge, 15 September 2005 This is a must-attend networking event for HR professionals to help y... | product