Frequently Asked Questions
A selection of essential questions about Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave for both Employers, Employees and the Self-Employed.
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Can I take time off for ante-natal appointments?
Yes. Employees are entitled to reasonable unpaid time off to attend antenatal appointments. Please read our Time off for Antenatal…
Read moreI am planning fertility treatment. Is this something I should discuss with my employer?
You may find Good Practice: Fertility Support useful for more information….
Read moreWhat are my rights if I have parental responsibilities but I’m not the birthparent?
Please visit Good Practice: Supporting Carers for more information. Policies also to note: Parental Leave Policy Shared Parental Leave (Birth) Adoption…
Read moreWhat is a request for Flexible Working? Does it apply to me?
The opportunity to work flexibly can be applied for by all eligible employees regardless of whether or not they have…
Read moreCan I go back to work part time?
Employees have the right to request altered hours by way of a flexible working request when they return to work…
Read moreWhat if I’m physically unfit to ride?
You may wish to secure a a place on Racing Home’s newly launched FREE Post-Pregnancy Rehabilitation & Support Pilot Programme…
Read moreIs there any legislation, guidance, on what happens to those going through the menopause?
If you are a member of a Trade Association, it is worth asking if they have a policy on Menopause….
Read moreI am self-employed: Do keeping in touch days apply to me?
No – these only apply to those who are employees. You may find the Self-Employed Policy useful for more information….
Read moreI am self-employed: I am pregnant and my employers have told me they want me to go self-employed so that they can avoid having to pay maternity pay and the legal obligations of my being on maternity leave. Do I have to do so?
No – your employer cannot force you to become self-employed because this would effectively be dismissal which would be unfair…
Read moreI am self-employed: Can I take paternity leave?
The right to take paternity leave only applies to those who are employees and not to those who are genuinely…
Read moreWhat’s a request for Flexible Working?
This is a request by an eligible employee to change their working times and sometimes location to work more flexibly…
Read moreCan I let a pregnant employee still ride out?
It’s usually when something goes wrong that questions are asked. So it is worth protecting yourself and your business by…
Read moreDo I have to do anything now the employee has notified me of the maternity start date? Â
The employer should confirm the start and end dates of maternity leave and the pay entitlement to the employee in…
Read moreWhat is a Keeping in Touch (KiT) day?
This is a day when the employee can, while still on maternity leave, spend a day working without breaking their…
Read moreDo I still make RIABS deductions for an employee on maternity leave?
Yes – this ensures they are covered if they come into the yard for keeping in touch days and for…
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