Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 21
21
Not Addressed
Paragraph: 92
We are gravely concerned by evidence detailing potentially unlawful and discriminatory practices towards pregnant women...
Recommendation
We are gravely concerned by evidence detailing potentially unlawful and discriminatory practices towards pregnant women and those on maternity leave during the pandemic. This should have been better anticipated by the government at the beginning of the pandemic and preventative actions taken. It cannot be allowed to continue. The Government must act now to prevent further discrimination, particularly as we enter a time of potentially unprecedented job losses, to which pregnant women and new mothers may be particularly vulnerable.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government's response discusses support for disabled people in employment and the status of ethnicity pay reporting consultations, but it completely fails to address the recommendation regarding discrimination against pregnant women and new mothers.
Paragraph Reference:
92
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 14 May 2021. No passage in that response could be matched to this recommendation. Read the response document ↗