Female Workers

Unfortunately, many women are still discriminated around the world at their own workplaces. This is a very serious matter, since nowadays men and women all have the same rights, which includes career options. The following are some of the main reasons why there is gender discrimination at work:

Pregnancy - It is unlawful for the employer to dismiss a woman because she is pregnant or for reasons connected with pregnancy or maternity leave. It is also unlawful for the employer to deny access to holiday pay, sickness pay training or any other contractual benefit that all employees are entitled to. Pregnancy is not an illness and women do not suddenly become less capable of doing their job because of it. This video should be seen by every employer; a pregnant woman is as willing to work as anyone.



Pay discrimination - There are a number of ways pay discrimination can happen. Examples include:

- A woman is appointed on a lower rate of pay than her male colleagues a woman on maternity leave is denied a bonus received by other staff;

- Women's jobs are given different job titles and grades to those of men doing similar work;

- Part-time staff, mostly women, have no entitlement to sick pay or holiday pay.

Relationships - Some organisations have a policy of not hiring employees who have a relationship with someone who works for the same company. The term 'relationship' includes the following:

- A spouse or civil partner;
- A family tie;
- A personal relationship.

Professional associations with a "no personal relationships" policy may refuse an application for membership. Employers may refuse to recruit someone because of the policy, or they may use the disciplinary procedures against an employee who begins a personal relationship. This can sometimes involve dismissal.

Sources: http:// http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/
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