Cheeky question on maternity rights with work.

Hi Ladies i have just popped over from wedding planning and need to ask a question hope you can help.

My sister in law is 17 weeks pregnant and her boss at work is being a pain , and i wanted to ask if anyone knows on the rights on getting paid for appointments related to your pregnancy , i know that you do get paid for going to scans and midwife appointments , but today my SIL has got to go for bllod tests to see about diabetes , her boss said she is not entitled to get paid for this , i think she is because its related to her pregnancy so does anyone know if she is or not

Thanks hope someone can help

kelly x

You are entitled to reasonable time off for antenatal care.  See here for more details:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Moneyandworkentitlements/WorkAndFamilies/DG_10026556

Your SIL's employer should not refuse to pay her for going to blood tests, as this constitutes part of her antenatal care.

I was on the understanding that her boss can't refuse to pay her for anything pregnancy related, but that link that Tulip posted will help further.

I hope she is ok, I have first hand experience of a Boss who thinks he can get away with bullying during pregnancy and maternity leave x

Thanks very much the link explained she is so i will phone and tell her to put her boss straight ha ha

Thanks for your help x

I have just had my GTT test which is the blood test i think you're talking about. It' took about 2 1/2 hrs but i did get paid for the time i was there.

That said there is usually an understanding that you'll try and have them at a mutually convenient time - ideally end or start of day so you aren't taking massive chunks out of the working day

As with all things - give and take