United Kingdom: consultation launched on enhanced dismissal protection for pregnant women and new mothers

On 23 October, the UK government published a consultation on enhanced dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers, as part of the Employment Rights Bill (ERB). The government is seeking views on how such protections should be implemented and the circumstances in which dismissals could be permitted.

By Emeline Vin. Published on 29 October 2025 à 13h54 - Update on 29 October 2025 à 13h57

The Labour government’s flagship workers’ rights reform is expected to receive royal assent in the coming weeks, introducing a series of measures to strengthen employee protections — including new safeguards for women during pregnancy. Currently, pregnant employees and those on maternity leave are protected from dismissal for 18 months from the date of birth.…

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