dwf – A closer look at the protections for pregnant employees

A recent decision of the WRC (An Employee v A Restaurant CA-00041705-002, ADJ-00031747) examines the strong protections in place for pregnant employees. The Complainant, who was a waitress in the Respondent's restaurant, submitted her complaint to the WRC alleging that she had been dismissed on the grounds of her pregnancy in breach of the Employment Equality Acts.