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Lazio Women to pay compensation after Cas pregnancy discrimination ruling
Maja Göthberg lost contract after disclosing pregnancy
TL;DR
- Cas ruled Lazio Women unlawfully ended Maja Göthberg's contract due to her pregnancy.
- Lazio Women ordered to pay Göthberg €64,000 in salary compensation and €5,333 for privacy infringement.
- This is the first Cas ruling finding a club unlawfully terminated an employment relationship over pregnancy.
- The ruling applies even though Göthberg had not yet signed her proposed new contract.
- Fifa's maternity regulations were enhanced in 2024 and provided key protections in this case.
- WhatsApp messages were crucial evidence, proving Lazio knew of Göthberg's pregnancy despite initial denials.
- Göthberg stated the ruling sends a message that pregnancy should not be a barrier to career opportunities.
- Fifpro highlighted that Fifa's regulations offer real protections for players.