![]() Pregnancy related illness during your pregnancy.In determining how much sickness absence you have had, employers are not allowed to take into account: This may is true even if your illness was caused in the workplace, although in this situation you may have additional claims against your employer. If you have a long period of sickness or repeated periods of illness ( except for illness related to pregnancy), even if your employer believes your illness to be genuine, your employer can say that you are no longer able to work and dismiss you on the grounds of capability. Sick leave is unlike other forms of leave in that you can eventually be disciplined or dismissed for taking too much ( except for illness related to pregnancy). If you have odd days of sickness here and there and your employer believes you are taking more time off than you need or that you are not genuinely ill, your employer may discipline or dismiss you under its performance management procedures – this could be for misconduct or capability. If your sickness is pregnancy related, you should ask your doctor or midwife to confirm this in your sick note as this will be important to ensure this time off is disregarded. You should follow your employer’s sick leave procedures. Most employers will allow you to have a few days off without a doctor’s note, but for longer periods of time they can ask for a doctor’s note. If you are too ill to work you may need to take sick leave. ![]() For more information on health and safety during COVID, see our FAQ page on rights relating to pregnancy and new parents and our page on health and safety rights for pregnant women. This article provides information on pregnancy-related sickness and protections at work for pregnant women. Home Advice for Parents & Carers Pregnancy Your rights at work if you are ill during pregnancy Your rights at work if you are ill during pregnancy ![]()
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