A new study shows that 15% of Canadian mothers surveyed were laid off or had contracts terminated during or after maternity leave, a stark contrast to the general workforce turnover rate of 5.1%. This raises concerns about how pregnancy and motherhood affect job security. Many mothers face destabilizing experiences as companies may cut them for being 'out of sight.' Moms at Work founder, Allison Venditti, has noted that some employers fear that parenting will impact productivity, contributing to this issue for mothers returning to work.
Some companies add pregnant women or mothers to broader layoff lists because they're 'out of sight, out of mind' and easy to cut when managers are asked to let go of staff.
The experiences of mothers during layoffs highlight how deeply intertwined motherhood and job security are, with many feeling destabilized when balancing both roles.
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