What if you go on maternity leave only to be told your job is
gone or you are demoted when you return to work?
What if you are pregnant and your employer keeps giving you work
that requires heavy lifting or standing for long periods?
What if you apply for a position and are asked if you plan to
start a family soon but when you say "yes" or
"maybe" you suddenly find you are ruled out of the
job?
Employment law specialist Kym Luke of Stacks/The Law Firm hears
that sort of story all too frequently, and is constantly fighting
cases for women who were discriminated against in the workplace
because they were pregnant, new mothers, or even just planning to
have a baby.
"It is illegal under the Fair Work Act to discriminate
against someone who is pregnant, but it happens all too often. Both
worker and employer should know their rights and obligations under
the legislation," she said.
