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Before you start
Permission requirements and discrimination are separate.
Who is this guide for?
Pregnant workers and people checking related rights.
Conditions vary; no medical ruling, personal approval or employer authorisation.
The checklist
Define action/need
Contract/records.
No unnecessary medical disclosure.
Check protection conditions
Employment details.
No permit requirement does not authorise discrimination/dismissal generally.
Document requests/notices
Approvals/messages.
Oral notice can hinder later proof.
Check employer procedure
Application/invitation.
Application is not permission.
Seek proper help
Evidence file.
General complaint is not an immediate injunction.
Official sources
These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.
Frequently asked questions
Can a worker under six months’ seniority be dismissed because of pregnancy?
Do not assume so. Permit duties and discrimination prohibitions require separate case assessment.
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