QUESTION
Can a company terminate an employee for leaving work due to pregnancy complications?
Asked on Dec 01st, 2011 on Labor and Employment - Oregon
More details to this question:
My girlfriend has just received her final notice at work because she called in to work when she was in the emergency room due to a painful pregnancy. I was wondering if they can terminate her due to her pregnancy?
1 ANSWER
Generally, no. She may be protected by the Pregnancy Act and the Oregon Family Leave Act and the Federal Family Medical Leave Act.
Answered on Dec 05th, 2011 at 9:26 AM