Pregnant Pause: An International Legal Analysis of Maternity Discrimination

Cotter (attorney, The Social Security Disability Law Firm, USA) aims to advance the goal of maternity equality in this national and international analysis of maternity discrimination. A general introduction to the topic is followed by explorations of relevant legislation and case-law in countries with predominantly English-speaking legislative bodies and common law backgrounds. At the international level, Cotter compares maternity discrimination-related legislation in various countries, examines the role of the United Nations, and contrasts the non-discrimination effects of the European Union Treaty and the North American Free Trade Agreement. The final chapter includes a re-emphasis of the importance of law and looks at employment opportunity and maternity equality in the context of other human rights efforts. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Anne-Marie Mooney Cotter, Attorney/Solo Practitioner of the Social Security Disability Law Firm, USA