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Article

1 Apr 2014

Author:
Australian Human Rights Commission

Headline Prevalence Data: National Review on Discrimination Related to Pregnancy, Parental Leave and Return to Work 2014 [Australia]

As part of the Supporting Working Parents: Pregnancy and Return to Work National Review, the Australian Human Rights Commission contracted Roy Morgan Research to conduct a National Survey to measure the prevalence of discrimination in the workplace related to pregnancy, parental leave and return to work following parental leave. This report provides an overview of the headline prevalence data gathered from the National Survey…It also offers a case study of the extent and nature of discrimination experienced by fathers and partners that have taken time off work to care for their child…Similar surveys have only been conducted in a small number of countries, such as the United Kingdom and Ireland…The survey results create a benchmark for…measuring progress in eradicating discrimination in the workplace related to pregnancy, breastfeeding, and family responsibilities, and…mapping trends over time…