4th December 2005, 08:31 PM
Quote:quote:because of potential contamination risks (directly related to the industrial archaeology under investigation), no women of childbearing age were allowed to work on the site.posted by 1man1desk
What?!! Surely that would contravene employment equality laws, unless a woman was actually pregnant and her and her baby actually at risk by working at the site. I was under the impression that employment cannot be denied on the basis that someone has a womb and might use it one day (either accidentally or on purpose). Exposure to hazardous materials can affect sperm count so does that mean men who might want kids someday should also be turned away??
I would be extremely annoyed if I was turned down for a job on that basis of having a womb. As far as I know it is in perfect working order, but I have chosen not to use it.