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Equality rules are backfiring on women in the workplace.

By Anna Lawlor | Published Jul 31, 2008 | comments

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The extension of maternity leave is damaging women’s career prospects, the head of the UK’s equality watchdog has warned.

Nicola Brewer, chief executive of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, has warned that generous maternity benefits are backfiring by dissuading employers from employing women.

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