She is one of the oldest in a family of seven and many have relied on her vast knowledge of pregnancy, newborns, infants and children for as long as she can remember. (chicagofamilydoulas.com)
The EAT also confirmed that an employer can only be liable for automatic unfair dismissal or discrimination on pregnancy grounds where they believe that the employee is pregnant or have actual knowledge of the pregnancy when the decision to dismiss is made. (stevens-bolton.com)
The case gives some comfort for employers as it confirms that they will not be liable for automatic unfair dismissal or discrimination on pregnancy grounds where they do not believe that the employee is pregnant or have actual knowledge of the pregnancy when the decision to dismiss is made. (stevens-bolton.com)