Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination Claims
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination occurs when you are treated unfairly because you
are pregnant, because you are on maternity leave and have the right to take maternity
leave, or because of pregnancy-related illness
Types of Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination
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Direct discrimination
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Victimisation
Common Examples
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Being denied a job because you are pregnant, because you are on maternity leave and have the right to take maternity leave, or because of
pregnancy-related illness -
Being denied a promotion because you are pregnant because you are on maternity leave and have the right to take maternity leave, or because of pregnancy-related illness
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Being unfairly selected for redundancy
Making a Successful Claim
Your Legal Rights
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Protection from discrimination
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Equal opportunities
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Fair treatment in recruitment
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Access to training
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Fair promotion processes
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Protection from harassment
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Right to raise complaints
What You Can Claim For
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Loss of earnings
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Future losses
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Injury to feelings
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Loss of benefits
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Pension losses
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Career damage
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Personal injury
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Gather evidence of discrimination
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Follow grievance procedures
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Document all incidents
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Keep relevant communications
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Identify witnesses
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Calculate losses
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Seek legal advice
Time Limits
You typically have three months less one day from the date of discrimination to make a claim to an Employment Tribunal. Don't delay in seeking advice as this time limit is strictly
enforced.