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Key points

Key points relation to maternity and parental rights

Maternity and parental rights before and after the birth

Includes information on rights whilst pregnant, whilst on maternity leave and rights to parental, paternity and adoption leave.

Is there a pregnancy or maternity discrimination claim?

Discusses the elements of a pregnancy and maternity discrimination claim

Common problems

Discusses some of the issues which give rise to to the most difficult legal problems such as pregnancy related sickness, pay and contractual benefits during maternity leave and rights during maternity leave.

Is there a defence?

Examines possible defences an employer may use in pregnancy discrimination claims

Initial questions and advice to your client

A checklist of initial advice for your client

What can a claim achieve?

How to assess what a pregnancy discrimination claim can achieve

How to run a tribunal claim

Practical guidance on how to run a pregnancy discrimination tribunal claim

Other action and possible claims

Other claims you may have under other legislation.