also: マタニティーハラスメント
noun
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
マタニティハラスメントは法律で禁止されています。
Maternity harassment is prohibited by law.
彼女は妊娠を理由に解雇され、マタニティハラスメントだと訴えた。
She was dismissed because of her pregnancy and claimed it was maternity harassment.
Wasei-eigo from English 'maternity' + 'harassment'. The term was coined in Japan to describe discrimination against pregnant workers.