title: Maternity rights and the law.
abstract: This article outlines the main points relating to Maternity Rights and the law. It emphasises the wisdom of being knowledgeable of these aspects, and ensuring they are understood by relevant members of staff.
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: DeMuth
mesh_terms: D000041:Absenteeism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016524:Parental Leave / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011215:Practice Management, Dental / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006113:United Kingdom; D014933:Women's Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*