A Texas restaurant and bar was just sued by the EEOC. Reason? It fired a waitress because she was pregnant, allegedly telling her that “her baby’s health was at risk”
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Stereotypical Assumptions About Pregnancy
“It Is Vital To Educate Employers That Firing A Pregnant Employee To Protect Her Or Her Baby Is Against The Law”
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Summary: You Cannot Fire Or Place A Pregnant Employee On Leave Because “The Baby Is Taking Its Toll On You” Or Because Of Potential Harm To The Baby Or …
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You Cannot Discriminate Against A Pregnant Employee Because Of “Outdated Myths Or Stereotypes Or Couched In The Language Of Safety And Health”
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The EEOC just announced two settlements of cases involving pregnancy discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act…
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The EEOC Will Sue You If You Fire A Pregnant Employee Claiming Its Because Of “Potential Harm To The Baby.”
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The EEOC is serious about pursuing discrimination cases filed under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) – very serious — especially if you fire a pregnant employee because of outdated myths …
You Cannot Fire A Pregnant Employee Because “The Baby Is Taking Its Toll On You”
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In November we blogged about the impermissibility of firing a pregnant employee because the employer “could not allow her to continue to work as a housekeeper because of the potential…
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Pregnancy Discrimination Cases on Rise: “Stereotypical Assumptions” May Be The Cause
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It should come as no surprise to those who even skim our blogs that the number of cases of pregnancy discrimination is rising rapidly. The Washinton Post Capital Business edition of…