How-to guide: An employer’s guide to navigating pregnancy and maternity rights in the workplace (UK)

Updated as of: 21 March 2026 Recently updated
This how-to guide provides guidance to in-house counsel, private practice lawyers and human resources professionals working in England, Wales and Scotland (GB) on the issues to consider when addressing pregnancy and maternity in the workplace, including how to avoid discrimination risks. This guide does not apply to Northern Ireland, where employment law is devolved to the Northern Ireland Assembly.