I'm hoping someone can help me understand the equality act. Not because I've particularly had any problems with discrimination but more I feel like I ought to know what my rights are...
First question: Section 13, subsection 7 - does this exclusion mean that it is ok to discriminate at work based on breastfeeding? (For a child older than six months.) It doesn't seem right but I can't see why that would be there otherwise.
Second question: What does it say about receiving bonuses while on maternity leave? Or for periods of work that were partially included on maternity leave?
Third question: Is there anywhere in the act that says that employers aren't allowed to discriminate against men for taking paternity leave? (Either ordinary or additional.) If not is that covered in a different act?
I feel like I ought to be able to figure this out for myself but I don't really have the time to spend poring over the details so I'd really appreciate it if any experts can help!
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morningisbroken · 25/04/2014 23:11
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