Pregnancy Discrimination?
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How long have you worked there? X
Either talk to the union or CAB because that sounds wrong
@Callie Ohhh yes!!! Thank you, I completely forgot about ACAS. I’ll give them a call
@Chloe 1 year and 1 month
@Lee yes, will do. Thank you x
Do you have any documentation of telling them you are pregnant? Any emails or anything? If so keep a copy safe in case you need it later
This sounds against the law
Speak to ‘pregnant then screwed’ too for advice
@Julie I told my boss via WhatsApp and I sent him an email about an appointment!
@Suzie right??
@Sarah thank you! I will do
Girl I’m so sorry! but you are protected as you told him early on! Go to ACAS for advice on the next steps. they will have to pay your maternity leave for sure. How many weeks pay were you going to be entitled to? x
@Hattie yes, im going to speak with ACAS. Im not sure of how many weeks because the couln’t be bothered to inform me about that. I didn’t even have a pregnancy risk assessment
@Trinidad does your company publish their maternity leave policy? Were you a permanent employee?
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@Hattie they don’t even have a maternity leave policy, I couldn’t find it anywhere and yes, I was a permanent employee:(
@Trinidad If your employer doesn't offer enhanced maternity pay, they must pay statutory maternity pay. This is 90% of your average weekly earnings for the first six weeks of maternity leave. Once you’ve spoken to ACAS they should be able to help your draft up a letter to tell the company they need to pay you that. Xx
@Hattie right? Thank youu! i am also speaking with “Pregnant then screwed” that is starting to look at the case 😓😓 thi is very sad omg I never thought I’ll be that person but I have to sue them because it doesn’t look right at all
Yes please don’t give up, keep us updated 🩷
@Hattie Im definitely fighting back 💪💪 I will keep you updated 😊
HR girlie here - you could be protected under the Protection from Redundancy (pregnancy and family leave) act 2023. Absolutely contact ACAS to check your rights x
Pretty sure there’s a law that states they have to follow a certain process with redundancy that includes you being made aware it may happen and a consultation period. I’d ring ACAS for some advice