part-time
full-time
-10
0
10
20
2000
2005
2010
2015
age18-21
1999
2000
2010
2017
-10
0
10
20
2000
2005
2010
2015
age22-29
The Maternity and Parental Leave Act
is passed, guaranteeing 18 weeks of
paid maternity leave for women.
-10
0
10
20
2000
2005
2010
2015
age30-39
EU directive sets out a framework
for equal treatment in
employment and occupation.
The Equality Act 2010 amalgamates all
previous UK anti-discrimination laws.
Giving rights of equality in pay for
men and women doing equal work.
-10
0
10
20
2000
2005
2010
2015
age40-49
As of April employers with 250+ staff required
to publish their own pay gap figures