'HR didn't stop' | Google at centre of pregnancy discrimination legal case

According to Citizens Advice, if an employee is treated unfairly because they are pregnant, breastfeeding or have recently given birth, then this could be classed as an act of discrimination.

Under the 2010 Equality Act, this type of discrimination is termed pregnancy and maternity discrimination.

While it is unlawful, some employees still claim that they have experienced this form of discrimination in the workplace both in the UK and around the world.

Claims of pregnancy discrimination