Employment Law
Bosses' attitude toward pregnant workers "shocking", TUC says
A trade union organisation has slammed research suggesting many bosses still see pregnant employees as an "inconvenience."
The Trade Union Council (TUC) criticised employers after a survey said more than half of managers assess someone's chances of falling pregnant before employing them.
TUC general secretary Brendan Barber said: "This research paints a shocking picture of life for working women in the 21st century, where far too many bosses still see pregnant women as an inconvenience."
He was responding to figures from Employment Law Advisory Services (ELAS) saying discrimination in the workplace was still a problem.
The research found that three quarters of managers admitted they would not take someone on if they knew they were going to become pregnant within six months of starting work.
Quoted by the BBC, head of consultancy at ELAS Peter Mooney said that bosses would still shy away from employing a candidate who was pregnant.
He added that bosses considered a potential pregnancy for a member of staff in terms of money.
Events Update
11/02/08
Tougher Penalties for Hiring Illegal Migrants
The Home Office Border and Immigration Agency, in its effort to tackle illegal immigration, has launched a campaign reminding organisations that the immigration system will be changed from 29 February.
Employers need to be aware of the changes to avoid payment of a civil penalty, of up to £10,000, for employing illegal migrants.
18/01/08
Thousands of Illegal Workers Given NI Numbers
It emerged that more than 6500 illegal immigrants got jobs as security guards, including guarding the Prime Minister's car.
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