Tear-off section ensures bosses know what working mothers are entitled to
Each pregnant woman in Scotland will be handed an employment 'bill of rights' at her 12-week scan in a bid to end sex discrimination at work.
According to reports in the Scotsman, the document will be handed out by hospital staff and will include a guide to employers' responsibilities and a tear-off section for women to give to their bosses.
The was developed by the Equal Opportunities Commission Scotland and will be introduced early this year.
Under current legislation:
•pregnant women are entitled to paid time off for antenatal appointments and maternity leave;
•fathers may be able to take up to two weeks' paid paternity leave once the baby is born;
•employers must conduct a risk assessment and make arrangements to protect the woman and her unborn child at work;
•pregnant women are entitled to up to 52 weeks' maternity leave; and
•the woman has the right to request flexible working hours, parental leave and time off to deal with a family emergency.
According to reports in the Scotsman, the document will be handed out by hospital staff and will include a guide to employers' responsibilities and a tear-off section for women to give to their bosses.
The was developed by the Equal Opportunities Commission Scotland and will be introduced early this year.
Under current legislation:
•pregnant women are entitled to paid time off for antenatal appointments and maternity leave;
•fathers may be able to take up to two weeks' paid paternity leave once the baby is born;
•employers must conduct a risk assessment and make arrangements to protect the woman and her unborn child at work;
•pregnant women are entitled to up to 52 weeks' maternity leave; and
•the woman has the right to request flexible working hours, parental leave and time off to deal with a family emergency.
