FAQs

All items: Pregnancy and maternity discrimination

Where an employee who lives in employer-provided accommodation becomes pregnant must the employer permit them to continue to live there after the birth?
Can employers discipline pregnant employees?
What is direct pregnancy and maternity discrimination?
Is pregnancy and maternity-related harassment prohibited under the Equality Act 2010?
Is there any requirement for a pregnant job applicant to disclose their pregnancy to a potential employer?
Can an employer postpone the promotion of an employee on maternity leave until their due return date?
Can an employer withdraw a job offer if it subsequently discovers that the successful candidate is pregnant?
Can an employer reject an application from a candidate who is currently on maternity leave and would not start the new role until the end of their leave period?
What are the consequences for an employer that dismisses an employee to avoid paying them statutory maternity pay?
Can the time period for which a warning is active be "paused" when an employee goes on maternity leave and then "resumed" afterwards?

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Frequently asked questions and answers on pregnancy and maternity discrimination.