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Do I Have to Tell my Employer if I am Pregnant?

You legally must tell your employer that you are pregnant by the 15th week before your due date. If you would like to tell your employer earlier than this, you can. It is important to know how to tell your employer about your pregnancy properly, to ensure all health and safety steps are carried out.

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Can I Reduce my Hours if I am Pregnant?

You can certainly reduce the hours which you work during pregnancy and when you return to work after maternity leave. However, this might affect your maternity pay. Understanding the health benefits from working reduced hours and what this means to your pay is important.

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Can I Breastfeed at Work?

If you wish to breastfeed as a new mother you have the right to do so safely in your workplace. Your employer has a legal obligation to provide “suitable facilities” for new and expectant mothers in the workplace. Therefore, it is important to know your rights regarding breastfeeding in the workplace.

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Can a New or Expectant Mother Still Work?

A new or expectant mother can continue to work if they wish to, provided that their workplace is safe for them to work within. The UK health and safety legislation addresses the treatment of new and expectant mothers in the workplace and requires employers to conduct risk assessments to ensure these employees can continue to work safely.

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Am I Legally Required to do a Specific Risk Assessment for a Pregnant Employee?

Employers are legally required to do a general risk assessment for the workplace but are not legally required to do a specific risk assessment for a pregnant employee. However, it is certainly advised to do a specific risk assessment for a pregnant employee, because this will ensure that any risks to the pregnant employee are identified and accounted for.

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What is the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992?

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations of 1992 are there for employers to follow in order to keep a healthy workforce. This guide from DeltaNet explains what the regulations include, who they’re relevant to, and why they’re so important for workplace safety.

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What is Manual Handling?

Manual handling is a commonly used phrase, particularly at work. This guide from DeltaNet explains what it actually means, where it is relevant, and the regulations in place to reduce the risks of manual handling injuries.

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Risk Factors of Manual Handling Tasks

Manual handing accidents equate to a third of all accidents in the workplace, so it definitely isn’t something to ignore. This guide from DeltaNet explains what risks there are in manual handing, and how employers should deal with these risks.

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Manual Handling Training

Manual handling is one of the most common causes of workplace injuries, and for this reason training needs to be prioritised in businesses, whatever the industry. This guide from DeltaNet explains the importance of training, and what to expect.

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