EHRC launch PowertotheBump to help expectant and new mothers know their rights at work

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched PowertotheBump, a digital campaign to help young expectant and new mothers know their rights at work and have the confidence to stand up for them. This follows research which shows young mothers are significantly more likely to experience pregnancy and maternity discrimination, with six times as many under 25 year olds than average reporting being dismissed from their jobs after they tell their employer they are pregnant.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched PowertotheBump, a digital campaign to help young expectant and new mothers know their rights at work and have the confidence to stand up for them. This follows research which shows young mothers are significantly more likely to experience pregnancy and maternity discrimination, with six times as many under 25 year olds than average reporting being dismissed from their jobs after they tell their employer they are pregnant.

PowertotheBump is designed to bring together young mothers to share their experiences and knowledge so they are able to assert their rights and challenge any poor treatment which might be discriminatory, and have an impact on themselves and their baby. The campaign features a new video sharing the campaign’s top tips and their own experiences to encourage young mothers to take the right steps to protect themselves at work during pregnancy and to encourage open discussion and planning with their managers. This is hosted on the parenting You Tube site Channel Mum.

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