July 29, 2014
Pregnancy-Related Impairments as Disabilities Under the ADA
On July 14, 2014, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued updated Enforcement Guidance on Pregnancy Discrimination and Related Issues. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (“PDA”), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e(k), was enacted in 1978 to make clear that discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
July 16, 2014
EEOC Issues New Enforcement Guidance on Pregnancy Discrimination
Claims of discrimination can one be one of the most costly charges an employer can face. Understanding how the Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) analyze claims of discrimination is paramount in preventing discrimination in the workplace and for preparing a defense if discrimination charges have been filed.