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Q. After returning from maternity leave, my position was given to someone else and I was reassigned to warehouse work. Is this maternity harassment?

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Disadvantageous reassignment after childcare leave violates the law and constitutes maternity harassment. Consult the Labor Bureau.

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Disadvantageous reassignment after childcare leave violates the Childcare & Nursing Care Leave Act Art. 10 and Equal Employment Opportunity Act Art. 9(3). Reassignment to warehouse work is clearly disadvantageous in duties, pay, and career prospects, constituting maternity harassment. Options: consult the Prefectural Labor Bureau, apply for mediation, or demand reversal and damages through a lawyer. The transfer order is likely void.
This article provides general legal information and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal issues, please consult with a qualified attorney.

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