Acas and the Equality and Human Rights Commission have published a new guide to help employers understand the rights of women who are pregnant or on maternity leave when facing redundancy.The new guide Managing redundancy for pregnant employees or those on maternity leave, outlines what the law says and gives advice on how to handle the situation correctly. It sets out four important questions the employer should ask when considering which posts to make redundant.
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