In our 6 October 2016 update we reported that a failure by easyJet to limit duty days to 8 hours, to allow two female cabin crew members who were breastfeeding their babies to express milk, was found to be indirect discrimination. CIPD People Management have just published a very useful article ‘Top tips for accommodating breastfeeding at work’ which can help employers avoid breaking the law. The article looks at the law which impacts on mothers breastfeeding at work and highlights that many women postpone returning, in order to continue breastfeeding. While employers may view providing additional facilities for breastfeeding women, and being flexible about hours and breaks, it may benefit them if it helps retain staff. Employees are likely to have different needs, depending on their own particular circumstances, so an individual discussion as to how the employer can help is essential and the article ends with 6 top tips for accommodating breastfeeding at work.

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