The Effect of Pregnancy Discrimination

Attitude toward the Work-life Balance of Colleagues within Employment Categories and Types of Discrimination

Abstract

Drawing on the equity theory, we predict that the effect of pregnancy discrimination (Maternity Harassment) differs between the attitudes of regular workers and non-regular workers. Using survey data from 1,049 Japanese workers, we focus on the effect of pregnancy discrimination on the attitude toward work-life balance. We also classify pregnancy discrimination into three types. The results show support our hypothesis partially. We also discuss implications for theory and practice.