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

The Employment Rights Bill includes a clause which will allow the introduction, through regulations, of restrictions on the ability of employers to dismiss pregnant women or new mothers except in specified circumstances. This consultation considers a number of aspects of this new provision, which is expected to be implemented in 2027.

A guide to the law on redundancy, December 2025

This guidance takes account of legislation and developments in case law and is intended for new recruits in local authority HR departments or for line managers who may be involved in some aspects of handling redundancies. It will also be a useful reminder for HR managers.