Overview
- FNV has launched a central point to report pregnancy discrimination and is urging decisions within one month on complaints.
- The union says the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights now takes about two years to rule on cases, which leaves victims without timely help.
- A new study by SEO Economisch Onderzoek finds nearly half of working women face harm tied to pregnancy or a wish to have children across sectors.
- The research reports that 63% of employers do not fully know the rules and that many weigh fines against the costs of covering leave.
- Early reports to the FNV line include Suzan, who says she was told she had no job after her leave, underscoring the financial and emotional strain.