Your Rights At Work - during pregnancy and maternity

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The two main Acts that give you rights during pregnancy and maternity are the Employment Rights Act 1996 and the Equality Act 2010. During your pregnancy you should receive:

• The same work duties and responsibilities, unless changes arise from unrelated restructuring of work activities or adjustments that are necessary for your health and safety.

• Paid time off for attendance at antenatal appointments.

• The same training and promotion opportunities as other staff.

• A health and safety risk assessment.

• Access to the usual contractual sick pay arrangements for any pregnancy-related absence (please note that if you fall sick with a pregnancy-related illness in the 4 weeks before your baby is due, maternity leave will automatically begin).