Vulnerable

luthersgirl

My daughter is pregnant and works for dominoes. They will not furlough her .. she cannot go into work as company is not following social distancing so they are not paying her.. this is so wrong. Any advice please

Undervalued

luthersgirl said:

My daughter is pregnant and works for dominoes. They will not furlough her .. she cannot go into work as company is not following social distancing so they are not paying her.. this is so wrong. Any advice please

Morally wrong maybe but they are not doing anything unlawful. No employer is obliged to furlough any eligible employee. The social distancing aspect is concerning but a company is only required to do it as far as possible.

poppy12345

Being pregnant doesn't class her as vulnerable unless she has the NHS shielding letter. Social distancing should be maintained in the work place though.

Mrsn

I believe it is once the 28 week mark has passed that there is a possible risk of complications. However unless your daughter has received a shielding letter then there is very little that can be done...

lisastevo

This is copied from the health and safety law that protects pregnant women -

Pregnant women have protection under health and safety laws. If a woman has notified her employer of her pregnancy she is entitled to a risk assessment. If the employer is unable to provide safe work that complies with Government guidance on social distancing, including being able to work from home wherever possible and avoid public transport, a pregnant woman is entitled to be suspended on full pay under s.68 Employment Rights Act 1996.If you have been sent home on unpaid leave or paid Statutory Sick Pay because of your pregnancy, when you are not ill or isolating with coronavirus symptoms, you are entitled to full pay. Failure to pay your normal wages may be an unlawful deduction or wages and/or pregnancy discrimination

Hope that helps with her case

calcotti

lisastevo said:

This is copied from the health and safety law that protects pregnant women -

Could you post a link to the source of what you posted please.

Undervalued

lisastevo said:

This is copied from the health and safety law that protects pregnant women -

Pregnant women have protection under health and safety laws. If a woman has notified her employer of her pregnancy she is entitled to a risk assessment. If the employer is unable to provide safe work that complies with Government guidance on social distancing, including being able to work from home wherever possible and avoid public transport, a pregnant woman is entitled to be suspended on full pay under s.68 Employment Rights Act 1996.If you have been sent home on unpaid leave or paid Statutory Sick Pay because of your pregnancy, when you are not ill or isolating with coronavirus symptoms, you are entitled to full pay. Failure to pay your normal wages may be an unlawful deduction or wages and/or pregnancy discrimination

Hope that helps with her case

What you have posted may be somebody's commentary or interpretation of the law (which may or may not be correct) but it is not the law itself!

lisastevo

It states the law in which it is from in the quote. 

I can’t post links but all the information is on the Maternity Action website under frequently asked questions regarding coronavirus work regulations specifically to protect pregnant women

I have found this page very useful. Also citizens advice and ACAS.