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<p>Cases of pregnancy and maternity discrimination are recorded. When submitting an
Employment Tribunal Claim Form (ET1), a claimant is required to specify the details
of the case. This involves stating whether they have been discriminated against, including
on the grounds of pregnancy and maternity.</p><p> </p><p>There are a number of sources
of support for pregnant women seeking to take a claim to an employment tribunal.</p><p>
</p><p>Acas (Advisory, Conciliation, and Arbitration Service) provides free and impartial
information and advice to employees on all aspects of workplace relations and employment
law. It produces advice and guidance on discrimination, bullying and harassment and
has specific content covering pregnancy and maternity.</p><p> </p><p>In addition,
anyone who believes that they may have suffered from discrimination or had their human
rights infringed can access the EASS helpline, which offers bespoke advice to clients
to help them understand their rights and the resolution options that are open to them.</p><p>
</p><p>Legal aid is available for legal advice and representation for cases alleging
unlawful discrimination, harassment or victimisation under the Equality Act 2010,
or a previous discrimination enactment, which can arise in a variety of contexts –
for example, consumer, education or employment matters. Legal aid for cases of this
type must usually first be sought through the Civil Legal Advice (CLA) telephone gateway,
before being referred onwards for face-to-face advice.</p><p> </p><p>The Government
is determined to do more to promote workplace equality. That is why we committed to
introduce measures in an Employment Bill to extend redundancy protections to better
prevent pregnancy and maternity discrimination.</p>
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