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Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination

Monday 27 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Ministerial discussions are taking place with Cabinet colleagues regarding protections for pregnant and eligible maternity leave workers from discrimination.
  • The government reiterates that pregnancy and maternity discrimination is unlawful under UK law.
  • Plans are in place to boost legal protections and emphasize flexible working and shared parental leave.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Marco Longhi Con Dudley North
Employment Women & Equalities
Context

Discusses the issue of protecting pregnant employees against discrimination in the workplace.

Question

Asks what recent discussions have taken place with Cabinet colleagues regarding protections for pregnant and eligible maternity leave workers from discrimination at work.

Answer from Mims Davies

Reiterates that pregnancy and maternity discrimination is unlawful under UK law. Mentions plans to boost legal protections. Emphasizes the importance of flexible working and shared parental leave in getting more people into work, highlighting a recent survey showing employer support for pregnant women returning to work. Notes falling unemployment rates since 2010 across all regions.

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