A Practical Guide to Maternity and Parental Rights

"A Practical Guide to Maternity and Parental Rights" is a comprehensive guide to the myriad of legislation that makes this area of the law so daunting for employers. It provides advice, and steers you through the key areas of concern to help your company or client stay on the right side of the law, maintain best practice, retain staff and avoid costly claims. The coverage includes key information on maternity leave, precedents and procedures, detrimental treatment and unfair dismissal, sex discrimination and family leave, ante-natal care, market practices, sample policies and benefits during leave, statutory sick and sick pay.