Maternity and Parental Regulations 1999This law mandates that employers give women who are expecting a child a full 26 weeksof paid maternity leave, followed by another 26 weeks of unpaid leave (Owens, 2022). ARL'smarketing manager being forced out of her position because she took maternity leave goescontrary to regulations meant to safeguard expectant mothers. Pregnant women have access totheir legally mandated maternity leave during this period. As a means of retaining their femaleemployees, most modern organizations now provide higher wages to expectant mothers. Womenstaff who return to work after raising a family may also be eligible for bonuses as part of aremuneration improvement initiative. Staff planning to take a maternity leave are expected tonotify their employers of their intentions at least 15 weeks in advance (Owens, 2022