Pregnancy-related discrimination cases doubles in last 12 months

THE number of pregnancy-related discrimination cases against employers has doubled in the past 12 months and now account for 10% of all Equality Authority casework files.

In recent months, awards ranging from €5,000 to €15,000 have, in line with Labour Court recommendations, been paid out to women who were discriminated against by their employers.

The Equality Authority says it wants to highlight what it termed a dramatic but quiet revolution happening in Labour Court cases.