Tribunal hearing | Lloyds employee told to 'get used to' pregnancy discomfort by boss
A Lloyds employee has won a discrimination case after her manager told her to “get...
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Case thrown out | Mum sacked after taking 28 months maternity leave loses unfair dismissal tribunal claim
An employment judge has dismissed claims that a mum was unfairly sacked after taking...
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'Inhumane' | Some bosses have insinuated their pregnant workers should have an abortion
Working mothers are sharing tales of shocking treatment by their employers after...
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£28k payout | HR worker was ordered to clean toilets after returning from maternity leave
A mother was left 'degraded and humiliated' after being subjected to a 'discriminatory...
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£17k payout | Pregnant worker saw own job advertised online before she was sacked
A pregnant worker was stunned to see her own job being advertised online shortly...
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The ‘motherhood penalty’ | Remote work isn't ushering in equity for women - here's why
Women still being largely considered as primary caregivers is having an impact on...
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'Much needed' | Protection for pregnant staff gets legal boost - how will it impact HR?
New legal decision set to ease concerns around pregnancy in the workplace...
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Employment law changes | What's new this year for working parents?
Balancing responsibilities at home and at work is never easy, which is why it's important...
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Maternity row | Morrisons' treatment of working mum is an issue facing 'thousands of women'
Tribunal ruling highlights problem faced by 'thousands of women'...
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‘No surprise’ | 1 in 4 pregnant workers worried about maternity discrimination
One in four expectant mothers reluctant to share pregnancy news due to fear of r...
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£25k payout | Boss called pregnant worker 'pathetic' for taking 5 minute break
A care home worker has been awarded £25,000 after her boss called her "pathetic"...
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Culture clash | The REAL reason TikTok has a 'toxic' leadership problem
Employees at TikTok Shop in London have spoken out about a "toxic" culture which...
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'Overt discrimination' | By refusing pregnant HR worker a pay rise, bosses made a costly error
An HR worker has won £9,000 after she was refused a pay rise because she was due...
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'Shameful' | Mum-to-be's demotion shows outdated views on pregnant staff must change
A firm's decision to demote an expectant mother, before sacking her during her...
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'Committed to our colleagues' | Mamas & Papas Group HRD on the firm's new people agenda
Mamas & Papas has recently announced a suite of new employment measures to better...
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'Not enough to live on' | UK among worst countries for paid maternity leave
The UK and Ireland are falling short of their European neighbours when it comes to...
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Talent Management | 6 ways to retain your best employees
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many employees to revaluate their values and priorities....
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‘Harsh light’ | Women & young people among hardest-hit by pandemic
The Women and Equalities select committee has raised concerns over gender inequality...
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Maternity leave | Worker 'not invited' to virtual work Xmas party
While Christmas parties can be a good opportunity to get teams of staff together,...
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Furlough & maternity leave | Redundancy questions HR might get asked
Throughout this time, many workers have faced the news that they are being made redundant...
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