Property News · June 12, 2015

Workplace discrimination: when a pregnant pause becomes more long-term


Many new mothers continue to be forced out of their jobs while on maternity leave, and are unable to stand up for their rightsAt first Carol found it hard to believe her job was being axed as part of a mysterious “restructuring” plan. As a fundraiser for a large national charity she had consistently beaten her targets and knew the organisation’s finances were healthy. But surprise turned to anger when she realised her role was the only one being cut – and that this lone act of “restructuring” was happening halfway through her maternity leave.Carol’s employer invited her to apply for other roles, but she faced “ridiculously unrealistic” deadlines. Either she had to submit a detailed application within five hours, or attend an early morning interview hundreds of miles away the next day – near-impossible demands for someone with no alternative childcare on tap. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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