equal ops for mums at work

Just doing an e-learning module on Diversity in the Workplace which links to this:
http://lifeandhealth.guardian.co.uk/family/story/0,,2259070,00.html

It seems that we face in-built discrimination at interviews, never mind facing up to the emotional push and pull that takes place between employer and family once we get the job. I suppose I can see the pitfalls for small companies - perhaps they need more government support.