Letter to Tell Your Employer You’re Pregnant by Acas
Updated 17 October 2025
This template provides a simple letter for an employee to formally notify their employer of their pregnancy. It includes placeholders for the due date and the desired start date for maternity leave. This document is designed for clear and concise communication regarding an employee's pregnancy.
Letter to Tell Your Employer You’re Pregnant (Template)
[Today's date]
Dear [name of your employer / HR manager / line manager],
I am writing to tell you that I am pregnant.
My baby is due on [date].
I would like to start my maternity leave on [date].
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
About this template
What is this template?
Letter to Tell Your Employer You’re Pregnant by Acas is a free, ready-to-use Employment Contracts template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
Reach for this Employment Contracts template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. Always review the final wording against the laws that apply where you live or do business.
What's typically included?
A well-drafted Employment Contracts usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.