Even where the legal obligation doesn’t apply, employers should consider steps that could be taken to protect the health and safety of the employee and their baby, as a matter of good practice.
The top FAQ for February is about when the duty to carry out an individual risk assessment for a pregnant employee applies.
Also in the top 10 is a question looking at how to support employees who will be observing Ramadan, which this year is expected to begin on 22 March. Employers should avoid making assumptions about whether employees would want any special arrangements if they are fasting, but could discuss this on an individual basis.
