Issue 845

Obstacles facing women returners

Research carried out by a feminist organisation has identified a number of different barriers facing women who want to come back to work after having a baby.

Failure to comply

Tribunals have extensive powers that they can use to end a complaint, for instance where the claimant did not abide by an order to provide certain information.

Reasonable refusal

When considering if a job has become obsolete and a suitable one offered in its place, tribunals must ask certain questions including the view of the claimant.