Contents
Introduction - what’s the problem?
Discrimination is getting worse
Laws and protections for new and expectant mothers in the workplace
Rights for all employees and workers
BIS/EHRC research and follow-up
EHRC recommendations and Government response
1 Are greater protections required?
Rising discrimination and key concerns
Improving health and safety outcomes
Casual, agency and zero-hours workers
Are additional rights and protections needed for particular workers?
Rising redundancies and job losses during pregnancy and maternity
Are changes in the law needed?
2 Improving access to information and encouraging a change in attitudes
Improving women’s access to information
How easy is it to access information now?
Getting the right information to women sooner
Improving employers’ access to information
Encouraging a change in attitudes
The case for abolishing or reducing fees
Government review of the impact of tribunal fees
Justice Committee recommendations on tribunals
EHRC recommendations and Government response
EHRC recommendations and Government response
When can we expect to see positive results?
Conclusions and recommendations
Annex 2 - Portsmouth visit note
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4 August 2016