also: マタニティーハラスメント
maternity harassment; pregnancy discrimination at work
Wasei-eigo term for workplace discrimination or harassment against pregnant women, including dismissal, demotion, or pressure to resign.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from maternity harassment
Maternity harassment is prohibited by law.
She was dismissed because of her pregnancy and claimed it was maternity harassment.
Variant with long vowel marker; less common but still used.
Spelling with interpunct; sometimes seen in formal or explanatory contexts.
Rare spelling combining long vowel and interpunct.
Wasei-eigo from English 'maternity' + 'harassment'. The term was coined in Japan to describe discrimination against pregnant workers.