The Dark Side of Maternity Leave: A Warning for Employers The recent tribunal decision against Purplebricks, a UK based estate agency, has highlighted the unacceptable treatment of employees who take maternity leave.
Murron Stewart, a single mother and strong performer, was forced out of her job after not meeting her targets upon returning from maternity leave. The £47,970. 72 compensation awarded to Ms.
Stewart is a testament to the egregious behavior of her former employer. What's striking about this case is not just the amount of money involved or even the discriminatory treatment Ms.