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Pregnancy Discrimination At Work Examples Uk In Kings
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Eligible employees can take up to 52 weeks' maternity leave. The first 26 weeks is known as 'Ordinary Maternity Leave', the last 26 weeks as 'Additional Maternity Leave'. The earliest that leave can be taken is 11 weeks before the expected week of childbirth, unless the baby is born early.
For example, it might be discrimination arising from disability if: someone is turned down for a promotion because they regularly have to take time off for medical appointments. someone is refused accommodation because they have an assistance dog.
'Pregnancy and maternity' is one of 9 'protected characteristics' covered by discrimination law (Equality Act 2010). Pregnancy and maternity discrimination includes direct discrimination and victimisation. Discrimination can happen in any area of work.
Compensation for Pregnancy Discrimination Band 1 - £900 - £8,800; Band 2 - £8,800 - £26,300; Band 3 - £26,300 - £44,000.
You have the right to up to 52 weeks' maternity leave if you're having a baby and are legally classed as an employee. You have this right from your first day of starting a job. By law, you must take at least 2 weeks off after your baby is born (4 weeks if you work in a factory).