Pregnancy Discrimination Solicitors

The Equality Act 2010 provides protection for specific characteristics and these are known as protected characteristics. Pregnancy falls within the ambit of protected characteristics afforded protection by the Act and it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a woman on the grounds of pregnancy.

The Act also prohibits an employer treating a woman unfavourably due to a pregnancy related illness or discriminating against them in relation to their entitlement to maternity leave.

The protected period is from the commencement of the pregnancy and runs to the expiration of maternity leave or upon return to work.

What can constitute pregnancy discrimination?

  • Treating a woman unfavourably during their pregnancy
  • Treating a woman unfavourably due to being on compulsory maternity leave
  • Treating a woman unfavourably due to exercising her right to ordinary or additional maternity leave

If you believe that your employer has discriminated against you due to your pregnancy, or a request for maternity leave, or during your maternity leave you should contact Ison Harrison Solicitors and speak to one of our employment solicitors.

Our team of specialist employment solicitors have experience of dealing with claims relating to pregnancy discrimination and will endeavour to make sure that your legal rights are protected and you can rest assured that your case will be dealt with proactively and efficiently.

Our team can be contacted directly by telephone on 0113 284 5023.

Client Testimonials

Yunus Lunat

Yunus Lunat – Head of Employment Law

I’d like to thank you for your help Yunus – your reassurance on the day itself was greatly appreciated. On the one hand, I hope I never have to be in touch again, but I feel safe in the fact that if needs be I know you're quality!

Edward Brown

Employment for individuals
5
2020-08-04T15:59:11+01:00

Edward Brown

I’d like to thank you for your help Yunus – your reassurance on the day itself was greatly appreciated. On the one hand, I hope I never have to be in touch again, but I feel safe in the fact that if needs be I know you're quality!
If you require a company that can help you with "Employment law" look no further. Wonderful representation by Yunus. Very efficient, knowledgeable and most helpful throughout. He was in constant contact and exceeded all my expectations; nothing was too much trouble for him. Thank you once again and I would highly recommend this company.

David Howson

Employment for individuals
5
2020-06-09T12:03:18+01:00

David Howson

If you require a company that can help you with "Employment law" look no further. Wonderful representation by Yunus. Very efficient, knowledgeable and most helpful throughout. He was in constant contact and exceeded all my expectations; nothing was too much trouble for him. Thank you once again and I would highly recommend this company.
Thank you very much for your support, I had peace of mind knowing I had someone listening and empathising with me.

Josephine

Employment for individuals
5
2021-04-20T14:37:58+01:00

Josephine

Thank you very much for your support, I had peace of mind knowing I had someone listening and empathising with me.
Eve, I Just wanted to express my gratitude for your help last week with my enquiry on employment law. It was very kind of you to take the time to attend my call and provide me with support

Isabel

Employment for individuals
5
2020-01-24T16:03:08+00:00

Isabel

Eve, I Just wanted to express my gratitude for your help last week with my enquiry on employment law. It was very kind of you to take the time to attend my call and provide me with support
It was a pleasure speaking to Yunus Lunat, who was very prompt and allowed me to get things all in order

Gill

Employment for individuals
5
2020-01-24T16:03:36+00:00

Gill

It was a pleasure speaking to Yunus Lunat, who was very prompt and allowed me to get things all in order
Excellent Service

Tony

Employment for individuals
5
2020-01-24T16:03:56+00:00

Tony

Excellent Service
Helpful, listened and explained everything.

Phil

Employment for individuals
5
2020-01-24T16:04:31+00:00

Phil

Helpful, listened and explained everything.
Thanks Yunus for your assistance in turning around in 4 hours.

Stewart

Employment for individuals
5
2020-01-24T16:04:53+00:00

Stewart

Thanks Yunus for your assistance in turning around in 4 hours.
Many thanks for all your help…you were very helpful and efficient and had a great service.

Julie

Employment for individuals
5
2020-01-24T16:05:16+00:00

Julie

Many thanks for all your help…you were very helpful and efficient and had a great service.
Great solicitor and great listening skills… Yunus understood my needs and concerns.

Ms A Singh

Employment for individuals
5
2020-01-24T16:05:57+00:00

Ms A Singh

Great solicitor and great listening skills… Yunus understood my needs and concerns.
Mr Lunat has been the most helpful, reassuring and informative. He was awesome in his questioning of the Respondents witnesses, I cannot thank him enough. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Lunat to anyone facing a Tribunal.

Mrs E Mildenhall

Employment for individuals
5
2020-01-24T16:06:22+00:00

Mrs E Mildenhall

Mr Lunat has been the most helpful, reassuring and informative. He was awesome in his questioning of the Respondents witnesses, I cannot thank him enough. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Lunat to anyone facing a Tribunal.
Your support during the most stressful period was invaluable to me and knowing I did have the option to leave and sue the organisation have be the strength to get through it.

Emma

Employment for individuals
5
2020-01-24T16:06:42+00:00

Emma

Your support during the most stressful period was invaluable to me and knowing I did have the option to leave and sue the organisation have be the strength to get through it.
Very happy with the service. I contacted Ison Harrison Solicitors for advice regarding a settlement agreement contract. The Head of Employment Law responded immediately and my query was dealt with within 24 hours. Quick and efficient service, cannot recommend enough.

Jordanna

Employment for individuals
5
2020-01-24T16:07:23+00:00

Jordanna

Very happy with the service. I contacted Ison Harrison Solicitors for advice regarding a settlement agreement contract. The Head of Employment Law responded immediately and my query was dealt with within 24 hours. Quick and efficient service, cannot recommend enough.
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