Sex discrimination legislation will come into effect on 17 October 2001. I am a woman who is pregnant. The Island has its own provisions contained within the Employment Act 1991. Some employers provide contractual benefits and the employee can take the benefit of whichever is most advantageous. There is no obligation for an employer to make payments to an employee who is off work for reasons of maternity.
Some employers agree through the contract of employment to make payments.
The Island has its own Employment Tribunal, claims to which must be presented within strict time limits. Initially enquiries can be made to the Manx Industrial Relations Service on 01624 672942. The legislation does not provide for any holidays as a minimum but the arrangements for holidays must be set out in the written statement of terms and conditions of employment. Most employees are entitled to receive a written statement within four weeks of starting work for an employer. Employers in the Isle of Man recognise up to 10 such holidays each year.