FabGuys.com forum: Did I do the right thing?

By *acingfan OP Man
3 weeks ago

Huddersfield

New employee started today.

Looks 4 months pregnant.

I didn't ask though.

Have I failed my duty of care obligations?

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By *ountainMan
3 weeks ago

ipswich

Was it a female ?

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By *upertedMan
3 weeks ago

Nelson

While it's not appropriate to ask if an employee is pregnant, you can:

Invite them to share any needs or concerns they may have about their work environment.

Ask about their well-being and if they need any support in their role.

Discuss any changes in performance or attendance without mentioning pregnancy.

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By *ersguy0404Man
3 weeks ago

newport

Depends does her job involve anything that could endanger her baby? If so then yes she should be made aware. If not and she hasn’t told anyone she’s pregnant then you can’t really say anything. Especially if it turns out she isn’t pregnant 😬

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By *ammy39Man
3 weeks ago

Kirkcaldy

Maybe she isn't pregnant, maybe just likes pies !!

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By *oetCouple (MM)
3 weeks ago

Mansfield

Or simply say: Want sine Tea with all those biscuits luv? Lol

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By *ildwestheroMan
3 weeks ago

Llandrindod Wells

Tricky one. You have to be so careful what you say these days. Will she still be in your employ in 5 or 6 months time when alleged baby is due. If you have other female employees it might be an idea to get them to have a discreet word

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By *adwolf75Man
3 weeks ago

Grantham

Years ago my workplace took someone on who was pregnant...she was problematic on her return after maternity leave,turns out she had a drug problem,stole was temperamental etc...she eventually left when the manager who took her on and felt sorry for her was dismissed for bullying

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By *egancdfunTV/TS
3 weeks ago

Lincoln

Years a go we ran a pub and took on an assistant to help with accounts who was pregnant. It was the best move we made. She had her baby and worked from home during and after the birth. She supported by us took her bookkeeping course and now works for an accountancy company.

She was a single mum and we had to keep telling her to slow down.

Sometimes it can work, follow your heart.

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By (user no longer on site)
3 weeks ago

I was in a mental health hospital and they let a pregnant woman stay working til she was 6 months along... That is too long for me esp in those conditions some may have got violent. It's not worth the risk.

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By *tnbulgesMan
3 weeks ago

Brighton

If the job might put her pregnancy at risk then it should be considered. At some point she will have an obligation to officially inform you because of maternity pay and leave. Maybe check out the ACAS website for guidance.

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By *acingfan OP Man
3 weeks ago

Huddersfield

It's not risky work. But I would need to conduct a risk assessment. I'm fully aware of maternity procedures, I've done them loads of times.

I think I will wait.

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By *acingfan OP Man
3 weeks ago

Huddersfield

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By *enny54321Man
3 weeks ago

snaith

"Was it a female ? "

If it wasn’t a female. It definitely wasnt pregnant

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By *ristowMan
3 weeks ago

heathrow

Should she not have notified you, if she was pregnant when she was interviewed

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By *un only 69Man
3 weeks ago

Belfast

"It's not risky work. But I would need to conduct a risk assessment. I'm fully aware of maternity procedures, I've done them loads of times.

I think I will wait."

Just do the risk assessment and add to the health and safety folder, then send an email to everyone saying the H&S folder has been updated please read and sign

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By *ertie 1963Man
3 weeks ago

Newark

I would be more concerned about the remaining 4 months that she will be working before she has 12 months of paid! Then probably quit when due to start back!

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By *acingfan OP Man
3 weeks ago

Huddersfield

"It's not risky work. But I would need to conduct a risk assessment. I'm fully aware of maternity procedures, I've done them loads of times.

I think I will wait.

Just do the risk assessment and add to the health and safety folder, then send an email to everyone saying the H&S folder has been updated please read and sign "
I can't do the New and Expectant Mother's Risk Assessment if she doesn't declare the pregnancy.

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