If you think your employee is pregnant and they have not told you It's best to take a supportive and sensitive approach if you think your employee is pregnant and they have not confirmed it yet. If you've not employed them yet A person does not have to tell you they're pregnant if you've not yet employed them, for example if they've only come for an interview.
It's against the law to ask them if they're pregnant. It might be against the law to not employ someone because you believe they're pregnant. Once they've accepted a job offer Once they've accepted a job offer, the rules for pregnant employees apply. They must also tell you about any: health and safety concerns planned medical or pregnancy 'antenatal' appointments If you employ them less than 15 weeks before their baby is due Once they've accepted the job offer, the person must tell you they're pregnant and follow the other rules for pregnant employees.
Print Download. Print close X. Download close X. Maternity Pay or Maternity Allowance. Toggle Sliding Bar Area. Week 4. Week 5. Week 6. Week 7. Also known as the Maternity Certificate, the MATB1 form is the official paperwork that verifies your pregnancy and the estimated due date of your baby.
You may also be asked to show your MATB1 form to get priority seats on trains or even free prescriptions and free dental treatment — although the Maternity Exemption Certificate is a better choice for claiming free prescription and free dental treatment as, unlike the MATB1 form see When do I get it?
Your midwife or doctor should give you the form when you reach 20 weeks, usually at a routine antenatal appointment you have at or just after. Either in a letter or an email check with your HR department for your company policy , you need to tell your boss your due date and the date you want to start your statutory maternity leave and pay.
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