Can you get rid of a pregnant lady?

zzzLazyDaisy

I agree with Cazzie

The law does not always conform to everyone's idea of common sense, or of what is morally right.

But if people have a problem that potentially has legal consequences - as in this case - they cannot simply ignore the legal position just because they don't like it.

Well, actually they can.... but only if they are prepared to run the risk of writing a sizeable compensation cheque.

Like it or not, pregnant women have significant employment protections, and any employer who wishes to dismiss a pregnant employee needs to take expert legal advice before they do anything.

Savvy_Sue

And to keep the thread on topic, maybe we could wait for the OP to come back once her friend has seen a solicitor, because I really think we've covered the legal position as far as we are able! Any discussion about the rights and wrongs of it is best continued elsewhere.

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ohreally

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