Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) Scotland has come up with an idea that would root out discrimination faced by the pregnant women at workplace. Now every pregnant woman in the nation would receive an employment ‘bill of rights’ at her 12-week scan. The pamphlet would provide a comprehensive guide to an employer’s responsibilities, and include a tear-off section for women to give to their employers. It postulates guidelines to bosses how they would conduct behavior towards their women employee who is expecting, also it would safeguard them against unfair treatment, including dismissal, connected with the pregnancy. Statistical data revealed that in Britain, more than 1000 women lodged complaint in 2005- 2006 alleging they were sacked for being pregnant or other maternity-related issues also an increase of 46 % over the past three years. Alyson Thomson, an equality expert for the EOC, said the initiative would help explain women’s rights and force employers to act within the law.
