Pregnancy discrimination is a real threat, even in first world countries such as the United States. While it may seem contradictory, pregnancy discrimination is one of the most blatant ways employers abuse their employees. While there are laws in place to combat discrimination, employers often don’t abide by those laws. Elissa Strauss recently reported for CNN that, “Research from 2014 shows that beyond the 31,000 pregnancy discrimination charges, a far larger number of women were denied requests for simple accommodations such as more frequent breaks, time off for prenatal visits or less physically demanding duties.” Thus, it’s vital that those […]
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