Summary
Contents
Subject index
Tailored to meet the needs of business students, this book allows readers to navigate the core legal provisions in employment law and get to grips with crucial issues. The language used is easy to follow and the structure of the book provides an accessible introduction to the subject. Throughout, the book provides relevant examples, gives international law comparisons and imbues readers with a `best practice' awareness. Students will also use the book to: - Recognize and understand relevant case law in key areas; - Understand how employment law works in practice; - Assess the effectiveness of United Kingdom and European employment law. This book will be of invaluable help to Undergraduate and MBA students as well as those pursing a CIPD employment law course.
Family Rights
Family Rights
Maternity Rights
Women have four rights in relation to pregnancy and childbirth. These are: the right to maternity leave; the right to maternity pay; time off for antenatal care; and protection from detriment or dismissal on the grounds of pregnancy or childbirth. The Pregnant Workers Directive 92/85/EEC required Member States to provide women workers with at least fourteen weeks’ maternity leave. The relevant domestic law is now contained within Regulations 71–5 and the Maternity and Parental Leave etc. Regulations 1999, SI 1999/3312, as amended by the Maternity and Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/2789) (MPLAR 2002), which apply to mothers of children born on or after 6 April 2003.
Ordinary Maternity Leave
Women are entitled to a period of ordinary maternity leave (OML) of ...
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