A conveyancing solicitor, has been granted £26,475 by an employment tribunal after being made redundant, within just four weeks following their disclosure of pregnancy. 

In a case heard in Newcastle, it was revealed that Dobson was in discussions for a director role at Michael Cook Law (in the north east) and was in the midst of negotiating her salary, when she informed Cook of her pregnancy at nine weeks.

Opinion: It is unlawful to dismiss an employee due to pregnancy, and this case highlights the importance of upholding employment rights for pregnant individuals in the workplace. This ruling serves as a reminder that pregnancy should never be a factor in employment decisions, and employees are entitled to protection under the law.