Comments on: Extension of contractual entitlements into Additional Maternity Leave http://blog.usefullyemployed.co.uk/2008/10/06/extension-of-contractual-entitlements-into-additional-maternity-leave/ An Employment Law Blog by a UK barrister Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:30:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Rob http://blog.usefullyemployed.co.uk/2008/10/06/extension-of-contractual-entitlements-into-additional-maternity-leave/#comment-2359 Rob Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:59:45 +0000 http://blog.usefullyemployed.co.uk/?p=161#comment-2359 I'm a huge supporter of Maternal Leave rights, but I'm beginning to wonder whether all this new legislation is really needed? Instead, I think more effort should be put into encouraging firms to fully realise the benefits of allowing their staff (both male and female) time off to care for their new-born. I hear all too often about 'unwritten rules' whereby pregnant staff are expected to return to work as soon as legally possible after the birth or expect redundancy. There are always ways round these laws, so perhaps it's time to stop making more and start promoting the societal benefits of the current system. I’m a huge supporter of Maternal Leave rights, but I’m beginning to wonder whether all this new legislation is really needed? Instead, I think more effort should be put into encouraging firms to fully realise the benefits of allowing their staff (both male and female) time off to care for their new-born. I hear all too often about ‘unwritten rules’ whereby pregnant staff are expected to return to work as soon as legally possible after the birth or expect redundancy.

There are always ways round these laws, so perhaps it’s time to stop making more and start promoting the societal benefits of the current system.

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