Breast-feeding in the workplace: an employer’s duty

In the wake of the Equality Bill consultation which proposes that women should be allowed to breast-feed in public places such as restaurants, cafes, shopping centres etc., it is important for employers to consider what their duty is with regards to breastfeeding mothers in the workplace.

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the Employment Rights Act 2002 protect the health and safety of new and expectant mothers who work. Under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, i... (334 more words)

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