Pregnancy and maternity discrimination

Claims about unlawful treatment linked to pregnancy, maternity leave, or return to work.

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Overview

This page explains pregnancy and maternity discrimination claims in plain English, including treatment during pregnancy, leave, and return-to-work issues.

Common examples

Negative treatment after pregnancy disclosure or maternity-related absence.
Disputes about return-to-work arrangements or role changes.
Dismissal, redundancy, or selection decisions said to be pregnancy-related.

What tribunals often look at

What treatment was linked to pregnancy or maternity status.
What explanations the employer gives for the decision or conduct.
Whether records and chronology support the claimant’s account.

Timing note

Pregnancy timeline, leave dates, and return-to-work chronology can all be materially important.