What is considered to be published case law

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Inquiry: What is considered tobe published case law ? Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA - Is this your question? Add additional information
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Ian Robert Alexander

Ian Robert Alexander

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The short answer is No, your employer cannot fire you because you are preganant. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 prevents employers from discriminating against workers based on pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 2003 allows pregnant women to take off time for childbirth to care for a newborn child.

These acts only apply to businesses of a certain size. For instance, the PDA only applies to businesses that employ 15 or more people. If you believe you are being discriminated against due to the fact that you are pregnant then you must contact the EEOC as they have enforcement responsibilities under the PDA.
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