Pregnancy Discrimination
Pregnant women are also entitled of equal employment opportunity as long as their condition does not affect their capability to perform their jobs and their tasks do not endanger the child on their womb. Thus, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, as an amendment to Title VII, prohibits employment discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions.
The same law applies to employers with 15 or more workers as well as government entities and offices – federal, state or local. Moreover, such provisions also cover employment agencies and labor organizations.
Pregnant individuals are protected in the following employment processes:
- Hiring – No employer must refuse in hiring pregnant women due their pregnancy or any prejudices related to their condition
- Pregnancy and Maternity Leave – Pregnant workers should be provided their leave without any threat of losing their jobs.
- Health Insurance – Employers should provide their pregnant employees with insurance policies similar to what disabled employees receive.
- Fringe benefits - Employers must not limit pregnancy-related benefits only to their married employees. These should be given to all female workers regardless of their classification and rank.
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