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Redundancy During Maternity Leave — Objection Letter Template
How to challenge a redundancy proposed while you are on maternity leave — what to include, your legal rights, and a free letter generator.
← All Letter Templates · Maternity, Paternity & Parental · Last updated 18 August 2026
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If you need to challenge a redundancy proposed while you are on maternity leave, a written letter is the recommended first step — it creates a clear record and shows you're pursuing the matter formally. Below is what a strong redundancy during maternity leave — objection should include, plus a free tool to generate yours.
What this letter needs to cover
- Assert the right under Regulation 10 of the Maternity and Parental Leave Regulations 1999 to be offered a suitable alternative vacancy in preference to other employees
- State no suitable vacancy has been offered
- Warn this may constitute automatic unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination
- Request urgent meeting
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