{"id":14913,"date":"2025-10-29T09:53:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T09:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=14913"},"modified":"2026-10-26T15:59:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T15:59:54","slug":"pregnant-employees-on-fixed-term-contracts","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/resources\/hr-compliance\/contract-of-employment\/pregnant-employees-on-fixed-term-contracts\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Pregnancy and Maternity Rights for Employees on Fixed\u2011Term Contracts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f85887e8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-929090b5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By <strong><strong>Jill Sutherland<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HR professionals play a critical role in ensuring that employees on fixed\u2011term contracts receive fair and lawful treatment during pregnancy and maternity leave. Under UK employment law, pregnant employees and those on maternity leave are protected not only by the specific regulations governing fixed\u2011term contracts but also by the wider framework of pregnancy and maternity discrimination legislation. This means that, in most circumstances, fixed\u2011term employees are entitled to the same rights and protections as permanent staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fixed-term Employees (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2002 require employers to treat fixed\u2011term employees no less favourably than comparable permanent employees, including in relation to contractual terms, working conditions and maternity\u2011related benefits. At the same time, the Equality Act 2010 makes discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy and maternity unlawful for all employees, regardless of contract type. Statutory maternity leave, statutory maternity pay (SMP), and access to shared parental leave also apply equally to fixed\u2011term workers who meet the qualifying criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For HR teams, this means understanding how these overlapping rights work in practice and being aware of the specific challenges that may arise when managing fixed\u2011term staff who are pregnant or on maternity leave. This guide outlines the key legal obligations, practical considerations, and best\u2011practice approaches to help employers navigate these situations confidently and compliantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this guide, learn about:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Recruitment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Contractual terms and statutory rights during pregnancy and maternity leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Statutory maternity leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Statutory maternity pay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Expiry of the contract during maternity leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The reason for dismissal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Redundancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-bg-light-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1e3dc65 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 id=\"h-want-to-see-more\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.708), 22px);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Want to see more?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-bm-inline-sentence is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.385), 18px);\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For full access to our How-to guide:<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.385), 18px);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Managing Pregnancy and Maternity Rights for Employees on Fixed\u2011Term Contracts<\/h2>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.385), 18px);\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> sign up to a HR and Compliance Centre subscription today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/uk\/quote\/?intcmp=hrcc-migrated-resource|quote|request-a-quote\" style=\"border-radius:25px\">Request a quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column lnrs-hide-block-on-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary-gray);border-left-width:2px;padding-left:10px;flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-container-2 is-position-sticky\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-secondary-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1b31d3a2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:1rem;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Updated to reflect that the Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which&nbsp;extend redundancy protection&nbsp;for pregnant employees and new parents, come into force on 6 April 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-bleach-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22a7c014 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 id=\"h-navigate-hr-complexity-with-confidence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Navigate HR complexity with confidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Brightmine, you can build powerful people strategies, implement best practices and set your organisation up for a brighter future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how our tools, resources and automation can empower you and your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/uk\/solutions\/?intcmp=cta|blog|solutions|learn-more\" style=\"border-radius:25px\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lnrs-hide-block-on-mobile has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64c039dc wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-gray-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-a7dce961 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-24412 resources type-resources status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faq topic-discrimination\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 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Exceptions can apply where working conditions &#8230;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lnrs-resource-hub-widget__resource\" style=\"background-color: #f3f2f0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/resources\/hr-compliance\/redundancy\/redundancy-refusing-alternative-employment\/\"><div class=\"lnrs-resource-hub-widget__resource_image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/29094318\/hr-professionals-discussing-redundancies.webp);\"><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lnrs-resource-hub-widget__inner_content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-top\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lnrs-resource-hub-widget__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lnrs-resource-hub-widget__category_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"sync\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/lnrs-resources-filter\/assets\/images\/category-flag.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lnrs-resource-hub-widget__category_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lnrs-resource-hub-widget__category\">FAQ<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\" style=\"color: #00728B\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/resources\/hr-compliance\/redundancy\/redundancy-refusing-alternative-employment\/\">If an employee refuses an offer of suitable alternative employment in a redundancy situation, is this a dismissal or a resignation?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"color: #202526\">Refusing suitable alternative employment does not turn redundancy into resignation. 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She has worked as a lawyer in both the private and public sectors. 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