A friend of mine who’s just returning from maternity leave is being put on probation, does anyone know the legalities around that?
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Without knowing the employment history/full details it’s hard to say but tell your friend to check out The following sites for advice : Pregnant The Screwed
Maternity Action
NABS (if in media/advertising)
ACAS site can clarify the law here, this is quite likely illegal. And also probationary periods are just that, probationary, so an employer can’t put someone on probation again. This page may answer it, but read around these pages https://www.acas.org.uk/your-maternity-leave-pay-and-other-rights