The UK government is challenging the pregnant workers directive put forth by the European Parliament in October.
The directive makes it compulsory for businesses to provide 20 weeks of maternity leave at full pay.
According to news website, politics.co.uk, Employment Minister, Ed Davey is heading to Brussels to lobby other member states to reject this proposal.
The Minister claims that this plan would be extremely costly for businesses as well as the public.
Government figures show that currently, the standard rate of maternity pay is at £124.88, with lower income families benefiting the most.
If the directive were to be imposed, it will cost the UK an estimated £2 billion, which the country cannot afford, say Ministers.
Currently, the government is planning on introducing a shared parental leave system, after it has been through public consultation.
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