Corps Together – Pregnancy and Maternity

Why is pregnancy and maternity a protected characteristic?

Pregnancy is the condition of being pregnant or expecting a baby. Maternity refers to the period after the birth and is linked to maternity leave in the employment context. In the work context, no one should be treated unfairly because they are pregnant or due to be expecting a baby, or when having maternity leave.

Types of Discrimination

Direct discrimination is when someone treats you worse than another person in a similar situation, because of your pregnancy or maternity. For example, you are not promoted at work, after going for a senior role and telling your employer that you are expecting a baby. . Your employer decides not to promote you, even though you are the best candidate for the job, because they do not want to pay the increased rate for your maternity leave. Or, upon returning from maternity leave, your job role has been changed significantly, structurally and financially, and leaves you at a disadvantage.
There are no specific laws in the Equality Act 2010 that cover indirect discrimination and harassment in relation to pregnancy and maternity. However, reference to sex discrimination may be better suited in these cases.

What does the Equality Act 2010 say about pregnancy and maternity?

The Equality Act says you must not be discriminated against:

Or treated unfavourably (differently) because you are pregnant, breastfeeding or you have given birth and are on maternity leave

Our Objectives

To be a supportive space for people who are pregnant or are expecting a baby, or who are having maternity and paternity)
To tackle any barriers to progression for colleagues who become pregnant, before and after their return to work.
To be a family friendly employer, that colleagues who are expecting, or upon return from maternity and paternity leave, feel they are supported by.

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Talk to us…

The sole purpose of Corps Together is to engage with you, our colleagues, to understand the things that matter most and tailor our activities to help and support.

We would love to hear from you, so please get in touch to share knowledge, experiences, and new ideas freely.

You can also contact the team to discuss any issues or concerns you have regarding equality, diversity, and inclusion within our company.

GET IN TOUCH!

If you would like to chat to a Together Guardian about our new programme, then please do get in touch.

You can contact the team via our dedicated email address –

corpstogether@corpssecurity.co.uk

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Wishing Our Colleagues And Clients A Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

Wishing Our Colleagues And Clients A Happy St. Patrick's Day.

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Wishing You a Hanukkah Sameach

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Wishing Everyone A Very Happy Diwali And Festival Of Lights

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Black History Month – October 2023

Saluting Marie Van Brittan Brown – The Black Female Inventor of CCTV.

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World Suicide Prevention Day – 10th September

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Hanukkah – 18th – 26th December

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Guru Nanak Jayanti – 8th November 22

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Happy Diwali – Monday 24th October

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Black History Month October 2022

Black History Month is both a time to celebrate and a time to learn about and understand Black history and culture. This year’s theme for Black History Month 2022 is Time for Change: Action Not Words.

Corps Together – Pregnancy and Maternity

Why is pregnancy and maternity a protected characteristic?

Types of Discrimination

What does the Equality Act 2010 say about pregnancy and maternity?

Our Objectives

Latest Blogs

Big Win For Corps!

Dementia Action Week 2022

International Women’s Day – 8th March 2022 – Part 2

Samaritans Launches App To Support UK Military Veterans’ Mental Health

Black History Month – Influential Inventors

Black History Month – Proud To Be

Black History Month

Gender Pay Gap

World Mental Health Day 2021

Happy Diwali

Talk to us…

GET IN TOUCH!

If you would like to chat to a Together Guardian about our new programme, then please do get in touch.

You can contact the team via our dedicated email address –

corpstogether@corpssecurity.co.uk

Events

Wishing Our Colleagues And Clients A Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

Dydd Gwyl Dewi Sant! To All Our Welsh Colleagues: Happy St David’s Day!

Wishing You a Hanukkah Sameach

Wishing Everyone A Very Happy Diwali And Festival Of Lights

Black History Month – October 2023

World Suicide Prevention Day – 10th September

Hanukkah – 18th – 26th December

Guru Nanak Jayanti – 8th November 22

Happy Diwali – Monday 24th October

Black History Month October 2022

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