QUESTION
what are my rights regarding being high risk pregnancy, given a weight lifting restriction and now my employer says I can't work.
Asked on Sep 18th, 2014 on Discrimination - Ohio
More details to this question:
The short term disability I have will not cover maternity leave because I was pregnant when I signed up for disability insurance. I turned in a Dr note with the lifting restriction and was told today not to report to work tomorrow since I cannot fulfill my job description. I am 3 months pregnant and will have no income for at least 9 months (including at least 8 weeks after the baby is born). Does this fall under the pregnancy discrimination act? What can I do? Please help!
1 ANSWER
The answer is - it depends. Your employer has an obligation to provide you with reasonable accommodations in the same way it would accommodate your other non-pregnant coworkers if they had the same restrictions. Otherwise, you may have a case for pregnancy discrimination among other things. I encourage you to contact my office or another employment attorney to discuss the circumstances further.
Ohio employment discrimination attorney www.mcoffmanlegal.com
Answered on Sep 19th, 2014 at 8:32 AM
Matthew J.P. Coffman The answer provided is not legal advice and it is recommended that you seek advice of an attorney. My office # is 614-949-1181.