With recent press stories announcing that big players such as John Lewis, Lloyds, Sainsbury’s and Argos are making more possible job cuts, it can leave both employees and employers of all sizes feeling unsettled in the current uncertain climate. As...
If you feel that you have been discriminated against due to pregnancy or maternity, our discrimination specialists would be happy to discuss your case. We appreciate this can be a sensitive issue and offer a range of funding options to help. In some circumstances we may be able to offer a ‘no win no fee arrangement’ to you. For advice call us on 01616 966 229 and we will be happy to guide you through the process, alternatively please complete our online enquiry form and a member of the team will contact you directly.
Under the Equality Act a woman is protected from unlawful discrimination because of a current pregnancy, or less favourable treatment as a result of that pregnancy or her attempts to assert her rights of maternity within the maternity period of 26 weeks following the birth of her child or children.
There is no need for the woman to compare herself with a male employee in making such a claim for discrimination.