Elise Turner

This Practice Note examines the rights of workers undergoing fertility treatment, including an explanation of the types of fertility treatment available (eg in vitro fertilisation (IVF), intra uterine insemination (IUI), medication and surgery), how employers should treat requests for time off, at what stage the protected period is triggered in respect of pregnancy rights, protection from discrimination, what employers should think about when considering implementing a policy, the latest guidance, current case law and proposals for change.

This Practice Note considers ghosting by employees in the workplace, where an employee or candidate accepts a job but fails to turn up for work, or stops attending or disappears without giving notice of termination or resignation.

This Precedent is a policy on fertility treatment leave for an employer to include in a staff handbook or for use as a standalone policy. It explains the employer’s approach in relation to employees undergoing fertility treatment (eg in vitro fertilisation (IVF), intra uterine insemination (IUI) and other treatments) and those accompanying a partner undergoing treatment. It demonstrates the employer’s awareness of fertility treatments and the impact they may have on employees. It sets out the eligibility and terms of any company paid fertility leave, the options for leave required over and above any period of company paid fertility leave (eg annual leave or unpaid leave) and other forms of support available.

This Q&A considers the issues that arise when an employer ghosts, or ceases contact with, a candidate or applicant during the recruitment process.