In this episode I will cover:

• What you need to consider and be aware of with regards to redundancy.
• Why you must offer a suitable alternative vacancy to an employee on maternity or adoption leave first.
• What happens to an employee’s holiday entitlement when they are on maternity or adoption leave.
• Why it is important to include details about holiday in a contract or policy.
• The additional protection from detriment that employees have when taking maternity or adoption leave.
• The additional protection from dismissal because of exercising or intending to exercise the right to take maternity or adoption leave.
• Recovery of statutory maternity and adoption pay via HMRC.

Action Points

1. Ensure you include the details of any holiday requirements for employees taking or about to take adoption or maternity leave in your contracts or holiday policy;
2. Ensure your managers and staff understand that employees have protection from detrimental treatment because they are taking maternity or adoption leave;
3. Seek advice if you have an unusual situation or you are not sure what to do. You can contact me by email alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or phone 023 8098 2006 or 01983 897003 if you would like to discuss.