Pregnancy Discrimination In The Workplace: Dos and Don'ts
It is illegal for employers to discriminate on the basis of current, past, or potential pregnancy, related medical conditions, including breastfeeding/lactation, having or choosing not to have an abortion, and birth control status. Let's review how to prevent pregnancy discrimination in the workplace.
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Do's
Treat new mothers and prospective mothers fairly.
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Don'ts
Ask a pregnant woman to perform any tasks not related to the normal job requirements.
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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act
A failure to adhere to the PDA could cost an employer money through compliance penalty fines, time, and reputation.