European Commission proposals to amend pregnant workers directive
April 3, 2009
The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform has launched a consultation regarding the European Commission’s proposal to amend the Pregnant Workers Directive (92/85/EEC).
The directive establishes the minimum levels of maternity rights, including leave and pay, which member states must provide. The UK government proposes to enhance the minimum standards and provide a longer period of maternity leave and a higher rate of maternity pay than is currently required. Comments are invited on the Commission’s proposals to change the minimum standards in the directive, including the likely costs and benefits.
The consultation closes on June 22 2009. Please click here to view the consultation.
Entry Filed under: Babyfeeding, Early parenthood, England, Northern Ireland, Parliamentary update, Pregnancy and birth, Scotland, Wales. Tags: European Directive, maternity at work, maternity leave, maternity pay, maternity rights, NCT, pregnant workers.
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