New maternity leave guidelines

The rules surrounding employee maternity leave may seem endless but help is at hand thanks to Business Link. The national support network for businesses has devised a new interactive tool on its website to help business owners understand their obligations to their employees and to inform them of their entitlements. The tool covers everything from absence to maternity leave.“Many small businesses have had limited dealings with pregnant and new mothers, which can lead to a degree of ambiguity for employers and employees, “ said Business Links’ website editor Jonathan Hollow. “By handling and planning maternity issues in the correct manner staff will feel more comfortable and businesses will save both time and money.”