Can a doctor sign you off work when pregnant?

Your doctor can tell you if you’re ill because of your pregnancy. You can’t be dismissed for having time off sick because of your pregnancy as you’re protected against discrimination while you’re pregnant.

Can you take sick leave when pregnant?

You can use sick leave during your pregnancy regardless of whether your sickness is related to your pregnancy. The usual sick leave conditions still apply. Some awards, agreements or workplace policies allow you to use sick leave to attend antenatal appointments.

Are you entitled to more breaks when pregnant?

Yes. You should agree this with your employer. The length and frequency of your breaks will depend on the hours and nature of the work you do. Remember that in order to qualify for maternity leave in the first place, you must tell your employer that you’re pregnant no later than 15 weeks before your due date.

What month should you stop working when pregnant?

Most women can physically handle their usual workload up until about 32 to 34 weeks of pregnancy. Around this same time, many women are also shifting their mental focus from their job towards being a new mother, and that can affect the decision on when to stop working.

Can I go off sick before maternity leave?

It is normally up to you to decide when you wish to start your maternity leave. However, if you are off sick with a pregnancy-related illness in the last four weeks before your expected week of childbirth, your employer can start your maternity leave automatically – see box below for how to work it out.

Is it OK to take time off work for morning sickness?

Can I take time off work for morning sickness? The law on this is quite straightforward – if you’re suffering from a pregnancy-related illness then you are entitled to take time off work to recover. Check your company’s sickness or absence policy as the rules should be set out there.

What week of pregnancy should you stop working?

How many hours a week should a pregnant woman work?

Working long hours whilst pregnant Therefore, pregnant women can work 40 hours a week if the working conditions are safe for them to do so. If a pregnant employee begins to work over 40 hours a week and is subject to a lot of stress, it could be harmful to their health and the health of their unborn child.