Several other states, including Connecticut, require similar special benefits for pregnant employees.

Up until now, no chemical company has ever ordered a pregnant employee to work in an environment filled with birth-defect- producing chemicals.

A pregnant employee will be given this by a doctor or midwife.

This is particularly important because women are more likely to be discriminated against due to the costs a pregnant employee may have on the employer.

It will also look at what happens if you treat a pregnant employee unfairly.

For the rights of pregnant employees, see our guide on pregnancy at work.

All pregnant employees have the right to paid time off to attend antenatal care appointments.

For example, do young, disabled or pregnant employees ever need to lift or carry as part of their job?

She's never managed a pregnant employee before, and she's feeling nervous.