The EOC has undertaken a two-year investigation into pregnancy related discrimination at work. What we found was far worse than even we expected...A million pregnant women are likely to experience discrimination at work over the next 5 years, if current trends continue...Many businesses do not understand their obligations towards pregnant women as well as they think they do...[O]ur key recommendations...:A written statement of maternity rights and responsibilities for individuals and their employers to improve knowledge and understanding...A ‘green light’ for employers to ask women to indicate their return dates much earlier in the maternity leave, where this is possible, to improve dialogue and planning...Support for small businesses, a vital part of the UK economy, to support their specific needs. The Government should provide more financial support for micro employers who have a pregnant employee, and access to HR support for small employers.