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Human Rights Act 1993

Unlawful discrimination - Other matters

74: Measures relating to pregnancy, childbirth, or family responsibilities

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"Protection for people with family responsibilities"

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You are protected by law if you get special treatment because you are pregnant or have a baby. You are also protected if you get special treatment because you care for children or other people who depend on you. This special treatment does not break the law.

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Part 2Unlawful discrimination
Other matters

74Measures relating to pregnancy, childbirth, or family responsibilities

  1. For the avoidance of doubt it is hereby declared that preferential treatment granted by reason of—

  2. a woman's pregnancy or childbirth; or
    1. a person's responsibility for part-time care or full-time care of children or other dependants—
        1. shall not constitute a breach of this Part.

      Compare
      • 1977 No 49 s 30