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In celebration of International Women's Day, Senior Associate, Emily Plosker examines one of the key employment rights afforded to women on maternity leave and looks at proposals to improve the position of pregnant women and new mothers in the workplace.

The EAT's Gallagher v McKinnon's Auto ruling clarifies that "improper conduct" under s.111A ERA requires more than unfair behavior. Employers should ensure pre-termination discussions are transparent, avoid undue pressure, and allow reasonable time for consideration to mitigate disputes.