It is generally understood that women who are pregnant or on maternity leave have enhanced rights.
These rights are principally due to the Maternity and Parental Leave etc. Regulations 1999. The Equality Act 2010 also has further provisions in regard to the rights of women during and after pregnancy. ACAS have recently bought out a guide in regard to these rights, please see http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/uploaded_files/Employers/managing_redundancy_for_maternity_and_pregnancy_final.pdf
This useful document explains with examples the rights of women who are pregnant or on maternity leave.
At Benchmark Solicitors we can give firm advice on the extent of these rights.
Chris Tuckett, Solicitor – 7 September 2012