Pregnancy & Discrimination Solicitors Near Me
Maternity discrimination solicitors can help with maternity discrimination issues in the workplace.
Maternity discrimination is one of the main forms of discrimination that employees and workers are protected from under employment law.
In fact, under the Equality Act 2010, any discrimination which is against the act is unlawful, meaning that you can take action against your employer in the civil courts.
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination is specifically when you’re treated unfairly because you’re pregnant, have recently given birth, or are breastfeeding.
The key aspect of maternity discrimination is that you must have been treated unfavourably or suffered a disadvantage because of the unfair treatment.
To be connected to a specialist maternity discrimination solicitor near to where you live or work, please either call us now on 0845 1391399 or complete a Free Online Enquiry.
Maternity Discrimination At Work
Dealing with maternity discrimination at work is incredibly difficult.
The reality is that whether you’re pregnant or have a small child, you should be under less stress than before, and your employer should be making provisions to ensure that you’re comfortable and safe.
If you’ve been mistreated then it can be hard to come to terms with – but the law is on your side.
Unfavourable treatment might sound like legal jargon, partly because it is. But it essentially means that you’re in a worse position because of the discrimination. That might be not getting a promotion at work, for example.
And it isn’t a case of comparing your situation to another person who isn’t pregnant, breastfeeding, or has recently given birth – you simply need to show that you were treated unfavourably because of pregnancy and maternity.
Maternity leave is a legal entitlement, and you shouldn’t feel any guilt about it.
Your employer is responsible for covering your maternity leave and making provisions for you, not the other way around.
Additionally, your pregnancy or maternity doesn’t necessarily need to be the only reason that someone has treated you unfavourably as part of a maternity discrimination case.
As long as it is one of the reasons, it doesn’t matter that they didn’t intend to discriminate against you and if their defence is that they were acting in good faith, that will also be irrelevant to the fact of the matter.
What Happens When I Make A Complaint About Pregnancy Discrimination?
Once you raise a formal grievance because of pregnancy or maternity discrimination, your employer must follow a strict process.
To begin, an investigation must be conducted by your employer to collate evidence before a formal grievance meeting is held.
The grievance process will then proceed as below:
- You raise a grievance with your employer to see if you can resolve the issue without any formal action
- If you’re unable to resolve it, then write to your employer and inform them of your decision to raise a formal grievance, outlining your reasons for doing so
- You’ll then have a grievance meeting once all evidence has been collated and the investigation has been concluded
- An outcome will be reached, and you’ll be given the opportunity to appeal any decision if you disagree with it
- If you still feel that you haven’t reached the outcome you were looking for, you might consider taking the case to an employment tribunal
Pregnancy Discrimination Solicitors Near Me
At Solicitors Near Me, we understand that pregnancy and maternity discrimination can be a sensitive and difficult issue to raise.
And that’s why we’re here to help, with advice from expert pregnancy discrimination solicitors.
We understand that you’re not only dealing with a difficult situation at work where you’ve been unfairly treated but that the legal process to challenge it can seem complicated and difficult to understand, especially at a time when your focus should be elsewhere.
Solicitors Near Me connect you with expert employment discrimination solicitors near you for FREE so that you can get the help and advice you need with your grievance procedure – whether you’re in the process, considering it, or unsure what your best option is.
You’re under no obligation to press ahead with the solicitor we connect you with and until you decide to proceed, everything is completely FREE.
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To be connected to a specialist employment solicitor near to where you live or work, please either call us now on 0845 1391399 or complete a Free Online Enquiry.
