Mother wins discrimination case against Mothercare after being fired and replaced right after maternity leave.

Nichola Osborn, a mother of two, won a discrimination claim against Mothercare after she was dismissed and replaced by a man shortly after returning from maternity leave. An employment tribunal ruled her redundancy was a "sham," leading to her eligibility for compensation for discrimination and unfair dismissal. The case highlights issues of maternity discrimination in the workplace.

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