Family Planning? BVA Launches Comprehensive Guidance On Maternity & Paternity For Employers And Employees

Following changes in legislation the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched Guidance on Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Rights which is available for employees, employers and locums, along with supporting FAQs. The Guidance for BVA members includes timelines for quick reference plus health and safety advice including a template risk assessment form. There are a number of new rules and regulations relating to maternity, paternity and adoption which have all been combined into an easy to read guide with short sections on each topic.

• Employees can find out when they need to tell their employer that they’re pregnant, when maternity pay starts, all about paternity rights, what to do when they’re ready to return to work and much more
• For employers an easy to follow timeline of when to do what should be a useful reference tool, what to do when a locum tells them they’re pregnant, all about paternity and adoption rights and much more
• Locums will find out where they stand on maternity, paternity and adoption

Professor Bill Reilly, BVA past president, chaired the members services sub group which developed the document. He said: "This Guidance tells everyone in the practice team what they need to know about pregnancy in the workplace. "Developed with the help of human resources and legal experts this Guidance answers common questions, gives a great overview of what should happen when, as well as who has which rights and responsibilities. "It is specifically tailored to the veterinary environment so vets, vet nurses and practice managers should all find the clear advice useful." BVA members can download the guide from www.bva.co.uk/guides.

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