Maternity leave discrimination: What you need to know

Citizens Advice records 60 per cent rise discussing redundancy, reduced hours and role changes for mothers

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There has been a huge rise in the number of women seeking advice in relation to discrimination at work while they are on maternity leave.

Citizens Advice has recorded a 60 per cent increase in calls for the first six months of this year, up to 3,300 from 2,099 in the same period in 2015, reports The Guardian.

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