Context
The Government-commissioned research on pregnancy and maternity-related discrimination and disadvantage, published in 2015, highlighted issues faced by pregnant women and new mothers. This research prompted a review of measures to address unlawful discrimination.
Question
With reference to the Government-commissioned research on pregnancy and maternity-related discrimination and disadvantage, published in 2015, what progress has been made in tackling unlawful discrimination against pregnant women and new mothers in the workplace?
Answer from Paul Scully
Since the publication of research on pregnancy and maternity discrimination, the Government have worked with ACAS and published updated guidance to ensure that women and employers understand their rights and obligations, consulted on measures to extend redundancy protections and committed to introduce these in an employment Bill.
Not addressed: The specific timeline for introducing the employment bill was not addressed.
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