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what is prohibited by the pregnancy discrimination act of 1978
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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. It ensures that employers cannot discriminate against employees or job applicants based on their pregnancy status. Specifically, the Act prohibits the following:
1. Employers cannot refuse to hire a woman because she is pregnant or intends to become pregnant.
2. Employers cannot fire, demote, or take any adverse action against a woman because she is pregnant or has a pregnancy-related medical condition.
3. Employers cannot force a pregnant woman to take pregnancy leave if she is still able to perform her job duties.
4. Employers must provide the same benefits, such as health insurance, to pregnant employees as they do for other employees with temporary disabilities.
5. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees, such as modified work duties, if necessary, as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the employer.
It is important to note that this Act applies to employers with 15 or more employees in the United States.
1. Employers cannot refuse to hire a woman because she is pregnant or intends to become pregnant.
2. Employers cannot fire, demote, or take any adverse action against a woman because she is pregnant or has a pregnancy-related medical condition.
3. Employers cannot force a pregnant woman to take pregnancy leave if she is still able to perform her job duties.
4. Employers must provide the same benefits, such as health insurance, to pregnant employees as they do for other employees with temporary disabilities.
5. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees, such as modified work duties, if necessary, as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the employer.
It is important to note that this Act applies to employers with 15 or more employees in the United States.