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Pregnancy, Lifting Restrictions and Unpaid Leave – No Liability for Employer

Authored By: Stephen W. Lyman


Pregnant Employee with 10 Pound Lifting Restriction – What to Do?

Is it unlawful discrimination for an employer to place a pregnant part-time merchandise stocker with a 10-pound lifting restriction on an involuntary unpaid leave?

In this recent case decided by the Seventh Circuit, the Court said “No“. . . there was no unlawful discrimination because this pregnant employee was treated no differently than any other employee who was not pregnant. (more…)