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<p>The government funds the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)
and the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) to help employers and individuals
understand their rights and responsibilities at work.</p><p>The government also funds
the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) which has a wide range of information
and support specifically aimed at pregnant women, new mothers and their employers,
available on their website.</p><p>The government commissioned new research from the
EHRC into the attitudes of employers on pregnancy and maternity leave, as well as
the prevalence and causes of pregnancy discrimination in the workplace.It is the largest
ever study of pregnancy and maternity-related discrimination in Great Britain, interviewing
3000 employers and 3000 mothers. The final report will be published later this year
and will inform any further action the government takes to ensure both employers and
employees are fully aware of their legal obligations and rights.</p>
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