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The Legal Regulation of Pregnancy and Parenting in the Labour Market
This theoretically informed book deconstructs the legal regulation of pregnancy and parenting in the labour market, and asks why, despite policy ambitions and ample legislation, law is failing to protect pregnant workers and parents from detrimental treatment in the labour market.
| Author(s) | By Grace James. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 160 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 7 Nov 2008 |
| Availability | Available |
This theoretically informed book deconstructs the legal regulation of pregnancy and parenting in the labour market, and asks why, despite policy ambitions and ample legislation, law is failing to protect pregnant workers and parents from detrimental treatment in the labour market.
1. Exploring Pregnancy, Parenting and Employment in the Twenty First Century 2. The Scope and Nature of Pregnancy-Parenting/Workplace Conflicts 3. Legislation and Policy: Promoting Good Pregnancy-Parenting/Workplace Relationships? 4. Tribunals' Approaches
Grace James is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Reading where her research interests include family-friendly employment policies and discrimination law.
