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Make Work Pay: enhanced dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers

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October 23, 2025 08:00

The government is introducing legislation which will make it unlawful to dismiss pregnant women, mothers on maternity leave, and mothers who return to work for at least a 6-month period after they return – except in specific circumstances.

The consultation is seeking views on enhancing dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers, including:

the specific circumstances in which the dismissal of pregnant women and new mothers should still be allowed

when the protections should start and end

whether other new parents should be covered by the protections

making sure pregnant women and new mothers are aware of the policy

how to best support businesses through the change

how to mitigate against any unintended consequences

other changes that could be made to tackle pregnancy and maternity discrimination

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