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Fired for getting pregnant? That’s not right

In some states, religious freedom means being able to discriminate against individuals based on beliefs. A proposed California law would stop employers from firing women for, for example, using bir…

“Religious freedom has two sides: freedom of religion and freedom from religion. It is about respecting an individual’s right to follow their own conscience in religious beliefs and practices as well as in moral decision making. These protections do not permit institutions or individuals to use their religion as a reason to discriminate....”

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The idea is being discussed by officials after the proposed one per cent pay rise was met by a huge public backlash. The Sunday Times said the award is unlikely to be made until after the NHS pay review body had given its final recommendation. via Pocket