do i need to tell them in writing

helen1234 · Jul 29th, 2008, 08:18 AM

my boss wants me to put in writing that i'm pregnant.

is this right?

i said i cant put down when i'm leaving as i'm only 14 weeks.
i know i have to put in writing 15 weeks before my due date but not to tell them i'm expecting.

also i've no idea what to put.

is it law at this stage? any ideas anyone, i'm confused...

nessajane · Jul 29th, 2008, 08:22 AM

I had to do this aswell, i kept mine very very brief and wrote something along the lines of -
I am writing to make you aware that i am x number of weeks pregnant, this has been confirmed by my doctor and my due date is ........
My boss seemed happy enough with that!!

Emsi76 · Jul 29th, 2008, 08:23 AM

I don't see any harm in telling him in writing that you are pregnant if that's what he wants.

Just put i am writing to tell you i am pregnant and the estimated due date is blah blah.

SOrted

carries · Jul 29th, 2008, 08:28 AM

YOu dont have to tell him at all until 15 weeks before your due date but you wont get a risk assessment or any time off for antenatal unless you do. Just write something similar to what has been said above and then note the date you need to inform him of your maternity leave request, I think its around 24/25 weeks.

babymamma · Jul 29th, 2008, 08:31 AM

risk assesment?

do I need to decide when I'll be leaving 15 weeks before my due date then?

I havent a clue about any of this! hehe

carries · Jul 29th, 2008, 08:43 AM

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employme...lies/index.htm

This website is really useful and has an interactive tool which will help you work out your dates. Hope that helps

babymamma · Jul 29th, 2008, 08:48 AM

that link is great, thanks!
my boss recently took me aside and had words with me about the time I have had off sick since becoming pregnant. I haven't had that much time off at all.....looking at this link, should he have not said anything to me??

polo_princess · Jul 29th, 2008, 08:48 AM

I dont think you HAVE to tell them but i should expect its common courtesy to put it in writing rather than the whole "grapevine" thing.

All i did was send a quick email to HR to confirm that i was pregnant and asked them wht they would like me to do next. hey sent me a copy of the company's maternity policy which has helped me decide when to go on maternity leave.

babymamma · Jul 29th, 2008, 08:48 AM

...and I haven't had a risk assesment!

helen1234 · Jul 29th, 2008, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babymamma

...and I haven't had a risk assesment!

me neither, i thinks thats why they want it in writing, i don't trust that my employers know what they are doing cos its an all male enviroment and never had to deal with a pregnant lady before,
i work in a motorbike repair centre so i have heavy tyres to lift which i don't do now.

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helen1234 Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dudley Posts: 7,933	do i need to tell them in writing my boss wants me to put in writing that i'm pregnant. is this right? i said i cant put down when i'm leaving as i'm only 14 weeks. i know i have to put in writing 15 weeks before my due date but not to tell them i'm expecting. also i've no idea what to put. is it law at this stage? any ideas anyone, i'm confused...

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Jul 29th, 2008, 08:22 AM	#2
nessajane Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 7,583	I had to do this aswell, i kept mine very very brief and wrote something along the lines of - I am writing to make you aware that i am x number of weeks pregnant, this has been confirmed by my doctor and my due date is ........ My boss seemed happy enough with that!!

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Jul 29th, 2008, 08:23 AM	#3
Emsi76 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 1,093	I don't see any harm in telling him in writing that you are pregnant if that's what he wants. Just put i am writing to tell you i am pregnant and the estimated due date is blah blah. SOrted

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Jul 29th, 2008, 08:28 AM	#4
carries Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,984	YOu dont have to tell him at all until 15 weeks before your due date but you wont get a risk assessment or any time off for antenatal unless you do. Just write something similar to what has been said above and then note the date you need to inform him of your maternity leave request, I think its around 24/25 weeks.

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Jul 29th, 2008, 08:31 AM	#5
babymamma Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 211	risk assesment? do I need to decide when I'll be leaving 15 weeks before my due date then? I havent a clue about any of this! hehe

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Jul 29th, 2008, 08:43 AM	#6
carries Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,984	http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employme...lies/index.htm This website is really useful and has an interactive tool which will help you work out your dates. Hope that helps

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Jul 29th, 2008, 08:48 AM	#7
babymamma Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 211	that link is great, thanks! my boss recently took me aside and had words with me about the time I have had off sick since becoming pregnant. I haven't had that much time off at all.....looking at this link, should he have not said anything to me??

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polo_princess Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 45,496	I dont think you HAVE to tell them but i should expect its common courtesy to put it in writing rather than the whole "grapevine" thing. All i did was send a quick email to HR to confirm that i was pregnant and asked them wht they would like me to do next. hey sent me a copy of the company's maternity policy which has helped me decide when to go on maternity leave.

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