when do an employer have to recognise pregnant uk
Employees must tell their employer about the pregnancy at least 15 weeks before the beginning of the week the baby is due. If this isnât possible (eg because they didnât know they were pregnant) the employer must be told as soon as possible.mployees must also tell the employer when they want to start their Statutory Maternity Leave and Statutory Maternity Pay. Employees canât take time off for antenatal appointments until theyâve told the employer about the pregnancy.