Ante-Natal Care

The pregnant employee is entitled to paid time off work to attend ante-natal classes and appointments if it is medically recommended.

The employee is entitled to their normal rate of pay while they are at the classes or appointment.

An employer cannot unreasonably refuse to let the employee go and the employee does not have to attend these sessions outside their normal work hours.

Though if an employee only works part-time it may be reasonable for her to arrange the appointments outside work hours if possible.

After the first appointment the employer is entitled to a medical certificate stating that the employee is pregnant and also proof of the future appointment(s), such as an appointment card.