HR: Taking care of mother

It is important to not only celebrate all the hard work and care that mothers do, but also to draw attention to the many hurdles they still face in today’s society, and how they can be overcome. Among these challenges is pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace, with pregnant women and new mothers often being side-lined and treated differently to their peers.

Sadly, maternity discrimination is on the rise from where it was 10 years ago, and unfortunately the pandemic has made it increasingly difficult for mothers to manage work and childcare. It is now essential that both new and expecting mothers and their employers are aware of their rights and statutory obligations to ensure a fairer and more just society for all.