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"Disrespectful" approaches mar parents' return to work
Most employers are simply not engaging in effective or supportive conversations about what being a parent means or what returning-to-work employees need. Many harsh and unfair assumptions are made about new parents, for example that with a young baby at home, some employers assume you won't be available when needed to take on a more senior role. Discrimination is often born out of lack of understanding surrounding employer obligations as a consequence of their parental status. There are many questions you should not ask to returning-to-work staff, and employers should be wary of 'innocent' questions that can open them up to discrimination complaints. A smooth transition is necessary to ensure all staff feel supported and understood.
