Anywhere between half and two thirds of women experience morning sickness during their pregnancy. It can be particularly stressful and uncomfortable trying to fight nausea while at work. Here are a few tips to help you deal with morning sickness on the job: Keep a variety of snacks available – an empty stomach tends to … Continue reading Morning sickness at work
Pregnancy and parenting-related discrimination is unlawful in Australia. Sadly, it continues every day. If you believe you’ve been dismissed due to pregnancy or parental-related discrimination, you’re not alone and there is help. Knowing your options is the first step. You may have various legal claims against your employer, including a: unfair dismissal claim; discrimination claim; … Continue reading I think I’ve been unfairly dismissed. Now what?
Losing your job due to parenting related reasons is undoubtedly one of the most stressful times anyone will ever go through. Our free online tool, Bumpd, can help. One of the top benefits of using Bumpd is that it helps guide you through what type of remedy you can ask for. Did you know that … Continue reading We can help you get your job back
Parents often need the flexibility to adapt their work schedule to their child’s needs. While employers and employees may agree on changes, sometimes this is easier said than done. A flexible working arrangement is an agreement between an employer and an employee to change the employee’s working arrangement to better accommodate the employee’s special circumstances. … Continue reading What are flexible working arrangements?
Navigating a pregnancy announcement can be challenging for expecting parents, particularly when telling their employer. For many employees, the news will be greeted with congratulations. For others, the news may lead to unlawful treatment by their employer. So if you are pregnant, when should you tell your employer? Ultimately, deciding when to tell your employer … Continue reading When should I tell my employer about my pregnancy?
