Barrister says maternity leave battle compounded NICU stress
A self-employed barrister says fighting for maternity leave entitlements added strain while her newborn was in intensive care.
A self-employed barrister has spoken about the additional stress of pursuing maternity leave entitlements while her baby was being treated in a neonatal intensive care unit. She is urging the courts to show greater understanding in similar situations. The Law Association is exploring whether increased use of technology might help prevent comparable issues occurring in future.
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Barrister says maternity leave battle added to NICU stress
A self-employed barrister is urging the courts to show more grace, after she says she was forced to fight for her maternity leave while her new baby fought for its life.
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Barrister says maternity leave battle added to neonatal intensive care unit stress
Law Association hopes greater use of technology may help resolve similar issues in future.