On 24 May King Charles III signed the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill into law. Once in force, this legislation will afford pregnant women and new parents extended protection from employment dismissal lasting up to 18 months after childbirth.
In the UK it is currently possible to dismiss a pregnant woman before she goes on maternity leave, or when she returns to work following the conclusion of the maternity leave period, on the proviso that the reason for the dismissal is in no way discriminatory. However during the maternity leave period itself that employee is protected by the Maternity and Paternity Leave Regulations 1999, which if the position is removed, require employers to offer the employee an alternative post if possible.
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