Family-friendly Policies in Women's Sport | Women's Sport Series

Written By

natalie ali Module
Natalie Ali

Associate
UK

I advise on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters in the International HR Services Group at Bird & Bird. I have experience of acting for a range of companies and individuals involved in complex employment legal and HR issues.

jonathan goldsworthy module
Jonathan Goldsworthy

Partner
UK

I am a partner in our International HR Services Group in London. As a specialist employment and immigration lawyer I advise on the full spectrum of HR and global mobility issues to support our clients' talent and people strategies internationally.

Jon Goldsworthy, a partner in Bird & Bird’s UK Employment team, and Natalie Ali, an associate in Bird & Bird’s UK Employment team, explore recent updates to maternity rights by major international sports bodies. Key topics discussed during this podcast include the ambiguous policies surrounding cases of miscarriage or stillbirth in sports, the steps taken by organisations to foster inclusivity for women with children, and potential legal risks that sporting organisations should be aware of.

Latest insights

More Insights
Curiosity line yellow background

UK government progresses towards a regulated heat market

5 minutes Aug 20 2025

Read More
Curiosity line teal background

Cleared for Penalties: Webjet’s Misleading Consumer Practices Don’t Fly with the Federal Court

Aug 15 2025

Read More
featured image

Reshaping the Game: An EU-Focused Legal Guide to Generative and Agentic AI in Gaming

Aug 14 2025

Read More