Potential UK Government changes and recommendations to Employers’ fertility policies

Update: This article dates from the 2022 Fertility Matters at Work campaign. The Fertility Treatment (Employment Rights) Private Members’ Bill did not become law, and as of 2026 there is still no statutory right to time off for fertility treatment in the UK – such time off remains at the employer’s discretion. The campaign background […]
How to talk to your employer about your fertility treatment

As co-founder of Fertility Matters at Work and also a previous fertility patient myself, I know how scary it can be disclosing to your employer that you’re going to need time off for fertility treatment. In my previous role as a HR professional, it wasn’t until I went through this experience that I realised just […]