As increasing numbers of women are seeking advice about pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work, new guidance has been launched to give women clear advice on their rights, as well as what action they can take against employers who they feel have discriminated against them. The document also works to help employers’ ignorance in matters concerning pregnant women in the workplace, with employers who do not follow new guidance finding themselves facing an employment tribunal.

Recent research from the United States has found that sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive, chronic problem that can cause enduring psychological harm.

Recent evidence has revealed that the number of people hugging at work is on the rise. A 2016 survey discovered that over 50% of executives working in the marketing and advertising sector said that hugging among colleagues was a regular occurrence – a third more than in 2011. Experts believe the laidback culture found in many workplaces today is the reason for the increase in hugging.

The UK’s highest court has ruled that employment tribunal fees introduced by the Government in 2013 are illegal. The fees were required for a wide range of employment law claims, including for pregnancy and maternity discrimination.

Andrew Lloyd, a Director at Lloyd Donnelly Solicitors, was recently interviewed by Talk Radio as a guest expert on the subject of sexual harassment and the Harvey Weinstein case.