Employees’ reactions to pregnant workers: a potential discrimination claim?

Pregnant women are said to experience harassment and bullying in the workplace, not only by employers but also by their colleagues.

A survey carried out by baby charity Tommys found that one in five employers have been approached by a pregnant employee complaining of harassment and bullying.

Andrea Bateman, Solicitor at BPE, says that it is common for pregnant women to experience unfavourable treatment such as bullying or harassment by their colleagues as a result of their vulnerability a... (236 more words)

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