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Pregnancy and maternity leave: Legal protections for employees and risks for employers

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Posted by Adam Morris on 01 October 2025

Adam Morris - Employment Solicitor - Wright Hassall
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Adam Morris

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Adam advises on a variety of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues, both for employers and employees.

Adam Morris

Adam advises on a variety of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues, both for employers and employees.

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