Yes, according to a recent case, reports Lucy Boyle of 12 King’s Bench Walk Chambers for the Employment Law Bulletin. A surrogate mother denied maternity leave on the grounds that she did not give birth to or adopt her child has won her claim against her employer at an employment tribunal. The Advocate-General suggested that … Read more
Following consultation on the issues and benefits around the sharing of parental leave between working mothers and fathers, the government has now published its response to those findings. Its aim is to introduce a system in 2015 whereby a couple can share what would be described at the moment as maternity leave from work in … Read more
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) recently released a report estimating that 54,000 new mothers lose their jobs every year in Britain. At the same time, Citizens Advice recorded a 60% increase in calls seeking advice on maternity leave discrimination. With awards for claims being potentially uncapped, this article explores the most prevalent issues … Read more
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