Pregnancy and Maternity (Redundancy Protection) Bill

Key Points

• Prohibits redundancy during pregnancy, during maternity leave, and for six months after the end of the pregnancy or leave.
• Redundancy would be allowed only in specific exceptions outlined in the bill.
• Applies to employers and their redundancy processes to protect pregnant workers.
• Strengthens employment rights for pregnant people.
• The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Progress

The bill has had its first reading on 8 July 2020 and is now at the second reading in the House of Commons.