Introduction

This information is only relevant for women whose babies were born on or after 30 April 2000.

Different rules apply for before this date.

There are a number of statutory rights for pregnant women:

• They can take time off work for ante-natal care;

• They have the right to work in a safe environment;

• They can claim unfair dismissal if dismissed because of pregnancy;

• They can take 18 weeks' maternity leave;

• Some can be away from work for up to 40 weeks;

• Some have a right to maternity pay;

• They have the right to return to work after having a baby;

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