IVF Time Off Work: What UK Employees and Employers Need to Know 

by Shahrzad Seifi | Feb 3, 2026 | Article, Pregnancy & Maternity

You’re at work when your phone pings. It’s the fertility clinic with another appointment. As usual, it’s short notice because IVF rarely fits around working hours. Appointments change, timings move, and much of the process depends on how your...

Maternity and Pregnancy Discrimination: A Wake‑Up Call for UK Employers

by Esther Peacock | Nov 25, 2025 | Article, Pregnancy & Maternity

So, an employee has told you they’re pregnant. If you’re like many employers, your first thoughts may go straight to the practical side of things: How will we manage the workload? Do we need maternity cover? What changes do we need to put in place? These are...

The Hidden Toll of Miscarriage on Working Women’s Mental Health in the UK 

by Magara Law, Shahrzad Seifi | Oct 13, 2025 | Article, Pregnancy & Maternity

Every day in the UK, an estimated 500 women experience a miscarriage – many of them while at work. That equates to around a quarter of a million miscarriages each year. Yet despite the scale of this reality, support for employees going through pregnancy loss...

Managing Miscarriage in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers and Employees

by Magara Law | Feb 21, 2025 | Advice for all, Discrimination, HR Advice, Pregnancy & Maternity

It would be impossible to delve into the physical and emotional complexities of pregnancy loss in this guidance but we endeavour to address the fact that it is a deeply vulnerable time for all involved. We hope that this guidance provides a deeper understanding for...

‘Jazz Hands’ Text Costs Firm £94k in Pregnancy Discrimination Case

by Magara Law | Feb 20, 2025 | Discrimination, Employment Tribunal, Pregnancy & Maternity

A woman whose employer dismissed her via a text message containing a “jazz hands” emoji while she was unwell due to her pregnancy has been awarded nearly £94,000 in compensation. Paula Miluska, an investment consultant, was dismissed by Ammar Kabir, who...

What rights do I have as a pregnant employee in the UK?

by Magara Law | Feb 4, 2025 | Advice for all, Discrimination, Employment Law Updates, HR Advice, Pregnancy & Maternity

Pregnancy is an exciting time but it can also bring up a lot of questions about your rights as an employee. In the UK, pregnant employees are entitled to several key rights and protections under employment law. These are designed to ensure that your pregnancy,...