Pregnancy Not Fireable Offense

Pregnant workers must be treated with unique care, at the risk of landing employers in tricky legal territory. Faced with an employee sidelined for weeks, or even months, due to complications from pregnancy, employers must navigate a complex web of federal anti-discrimination regulations in filling the vacant position. An expert outlines to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s interpretation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which establishes clear guidelines for employers on how to handle pregnant employees, and notes that in some cases the Occupational Safety and Health Act or Family Medical Leave Act may apply.