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GBR-1996-R-43219
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Title_of_text
Protection of Pregnant Workers Regulations 1996 (L.N. No. 12 of 1996).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision(s)
Gibraltar
Subjects (Classification)
Maternity protection
Adopted on (Date of text)
1996-01-25
Scope of text
Non-Metropolitan Territories
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Employers shall assess the risk to the health of new or expectant mothers or women of child-bearing age of tasks which are potentially harmful. If risk is present, employers shall alter the tasks of the employee or suspend the employee as long as necessary to avoid risk. Employees have the right to be offered alternative work if available (s. 4). Implements Council Directive 92/85/EEC. Made under the Factories Ordinance.
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
1996-02-01
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Serial region
Serial title
Gibraltar Gazette, Second Supplement
Date
1996-01-25
Number
No. 2894
Page range
pp. 169-172