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Managing redundancy for pregnant employees and those on maternity leave

First Published: 01 Jul 2012

This good practice guide looks at correctly handling redundancy process if you have employees who are pregnant or on maternity leave.

Sophie's story - tips for reducing stress

Published: 28 Jun 2016

Commission agrees that MPs should be allowed to breastfeed in the House of Commons

Published: 21 Jul 2016

Breast-feeding in public is ok

Published: 27 Jul 2016

Pregnancy and Maternity-Related Discrimination and Disadvantage First findings: Surveys of Employers and Mothers

First Published: 01 Dec 2015

Report based on interviews with employers and mothers following a programme of research to investigate the prevalence and nature of pregnancy discrimination and disadvantage in the workplace.

Research report 105: Estimating the financial costs of pregnancy and maternity-related discrimination and disadvantage

First Published: 27 Oct 2016

This report estimates the financial costs to women, employers and the State from negative or discriminatory experiences during pregnancy, maternity leave or on return to work.

Forcing working mothers from jobs costs business £280 million each year

Published: 27 Oct 2016

British businesses are losing nearly £280 million each year as a result of women being forced out of their jobs by pregnancy and maternity discrimination, according to new research published by the Commission.

Power to the Bump - Ask the midwife

Last updated: 28 Nov 2016

Videos with advice from experts at the Royal College of Midwives to help you have a happy and healthy pregnancy.

Young mums ‘ask the midwife’ in new #PowertotheBump video

Published: 28 Nov 2016

#PowertotheBump is back with a new video, answering the questions young expectant mums say are worrying them about their health and wellbeing at work.

Research report 15: Work and care: a study of modern parents

First Published: 07 Mar 2016

This report gives an overview of parents and their working and caring responsibilities in 2009.

Research report 16: Flexible working policies: a comparative review

First Published: 01 Apr 2009

This report looks at the effect of the UK 'right to request, and duty to consider, flexible working' on gender equality and access to flexible working for men and women.

Budget 2017: £5 million to help women returning to work

Published: 08 Mar 2017

The government has announced £5 million in the 2017 budget to extend schemes to help women returning to work after maternity leave.

Employment tribunal fees unlawful and discriminatory says Supreme Court

Published: 26 Jul 2017

Thousands of women and people in low income jobs have been denied their rights to justice by the existing rules on fees for employment tribunals.

Welcome progress on access to justice

Published: 26 Jul 2017

Supreme Court judgment is a positive step for access to justice, but

Preparing for pregnancy and maternity at work: a conversation guide for employees

First Published: 15 Sep 2017

Guidance for women in work, who have found out they are pregnant and are preparing for maternity leave.

Applying behavioural insights to reduce pregnancy- and maternity-related discrimination and disadvantage

First Published: 09 Nov 2017

This report looks at how evidence from behavioural science can offer new and innovative ways to change the behaviour of both employers and women.

Improving the relationship between line managers and female staff

First Published: 09 Nov 2017

This report outlines the results of a behavioural trial to test whether an online perspective-taking exercise improved line manager communication with female and pregnant employees.

Encouraging flexible recruitment: an email trial

First Published: 09 Nov 2017

This report outlines the results of a trial looking at whether tailored email messages can change behaviour among human resources professionals.

How to report questions about your health or disability before you are offered a job

Last updated: 21 Nov 2019

What are pre-employment health questions and how do you report them?

Supporting returning workers

Returners have a wealth of skills and experience that your organisation could benefit from. Find out how you can become more successful at hiring returners.