Working mothers are a vital part of a diverse economy. Unfortunately, many employers fail to recognize the value these employees bring to companies and use subtle means to discourage employees from returning to work after pregnancy. My office often receives call from women who have been discriminated against in the workplace due to being pregnant,… Read More
EEOC Files Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit Against Retail Store
The EEOC recently filed a lawsuit against a Tennessee retail clothing and apparel company alleging it violated federal law by discriminating against a Chattanooga employee because of her pregnancy. The EEOC’s suit asserts that the company violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when it discriminated against a female employee because of her… Read More
Pregnancy Discrimination on the Rise
According the Bureau of Labor, women now are the primary wage earners for the majority of American families. As more women continue to work while pregnant and even late into pregnancy, problems with employment and improper treatment by employers also increases. The federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act was enacted over thirty years ago and requires employers to treat pregnant… Read More