Unless your contract says you must agree to this, you can say no, but your employer might draw their own conclusions if you say no. If the illness is pregnancy-related it should be recorded as such and it should be ignored in respect of any employment decision or the assessment of any benefits at any stage of your employment. Your sickness absence during pregnancy should not count towards your sickness record if your employer has a procedure that may lead to dismissal once an employee reaches a certain level of sickness absence.
For this reason it is a good idea for your doctor to state on your sick notes when an illness is pregnancy-related. You should not be asked to go on sick leave if the reason you cannot work is because it is not safe for you or your baby. This is true even if you have a pregnancy-related medical condition that makes it more difficult for you to do your job. You are entitled to protection from your employer in this situation — you should not be penalised by being forced to take sick leave.
The law says that if you cannot do your job because it involves a health and safety risk to you or your baby, your employer must either:. If neither option is possible, your employer must suspend you on full pay for as long as the risk continues, which could be right up until the point you start your maternity leave.
If you receive less than full pay or are put on sick leave in this situation then you may have a claim for pregnancy discrimination. If this happens to you, you should seek advice straight away. Also see our article on health and safety rights for pregnant women for more information. You should check your contract to see if you are entitled to any contractual sick pay.
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OK Proceed. Your session has expired. Please log in as a SHRM member. Cancel Sign In. Please purchase a SHRM membership before saving bookmarks. Having an empty stomach for too long can make anyone feel sick. Eating small snacks throughout the day in between larger meals can keep you from feeling queasy. But remember, eating too much can make you feel just as nauseous. You may have an easier time eating or drinking ice cold foods and beverages, or your stomach may feel calmer after a hot meal.
Room temperature or warm food and drinks can sometimes cause nausea. What time of day does nausea strike? What are you doing when it does? By tracking your symptoms, you just might identify triggers that make you queasy, like certain foods or smells, so you can avoid them going forward. If morning sickness does end up causing you to vomit, you can make it easier by carrying a few supplies with you.
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