Despite all the legislation against discrimination in the western world, pregnant women and women on maternity still face a great deal of discrimination at their workplaces, in rented accommodation and in other situations. The decline of the economic climate over the past years has given employers and landlords more opportunities to discriminate against women, in particular those expecting babies.
Time and time again, we hear of stories of how badly women have been treated purely because they are expecting a baby. One would have thought that, in today's society, people were more empathetic and fair. But no, in the end of the day, most people seem to put their own opinions in front of other's well-being.
It is crucial that women know of their legal rights and they should never hesitate to seek advice from their Citizens' Advice Bureau if in doubt or if they think that they might be discriminated against. Here are a couple of useful links that outline the basic rights of women and also a link to an excellent project advocating maternity rights:
Maternity Action Project:
http://www.maternityaction.org.uk/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/allianceagainstpregnancydiscrimination.pdf
Legal rights at work when pregnant:
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/work_e/work_discrimination_e/discrimination_at_work_because_of_pregnancy_or_maternity_leave.htm
Discrimination by private landlord because of pregnancy or maternity:
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/housing_e/housing_renting_a_home_e/renting_from_a_private_landlord.htm
Time and time again, we hear of stories of how badly women have been treated purely because they are expecting a baby. One would have thought that, in today's society, people were more empathetic and fair. But no, in the end of the day, most people seem to put their own opinions in front of other's well-being.
It is crucial that women know of their legal rights and they should never hesitate to seek advice from their Citizens' Advice Bureau if in doubt or if they think that they might be discriminated against. Here are a couple of useful links that outline the basic rights of women and also a link to an excellent project advocating maternity rights:
Maternity Action Project:
http://www.maternityaction.org.uk/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/allianceagainstpregnancydiscrimination.pdf
Legal rights at work when pregnant:
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/work_e/work_discrimination_e/discrimination_at_work_because_of_pregnancy_or_maternity_leave.htm
Discrimination by private landlord because of pregnancy or maternity:
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/housing_e/housing_renting_a_home_e/renting_from_a_private_landlord.htm
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