CHILDREN BY CHOICE ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED

Pregnant employees

If you are pregnant and currently employed in a full time position, and have been employed in that position for 12 months or more, then you are entitled to maternity leave under the Industrial Relations Act 1999. Under the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 you are also legally protected from discrimination in employment, whether you are a full-time, part-time or casual employee, on the basis of pregnancy, marital status and family responsibilities. That means that if your employer attempts to terminate your employment, reduce your hours, demote you or does not offer training because you are pregnant, then your legal rights may have been violated. For more information contact:

Queensland Working Women’s Service
Advisory service on all work related issues.

Department of Employment, Training and Industrial Relations - Wageline
Information on award wages and employment conditions.

Anti-Discrimination Commission
Information and advocacy service on all forms of discrimination.