askST: What can a woman do if she is discriminated against at work because of her pregnancy?

Forms of discrimination includes being paid less than their male colleagues, and being passed over for a role. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
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SINGAPORE - There have been more reports of maternity discrimination in the workplace.

There were eight cases a month this year, up from four to six cases a month over the last two years, said women's rights and gender equality group Association of Women for Action and Research.

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