Yepp. Story of my life.
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Did you know that pregnant women have been fired for using the bathroom to vomit, needing to carry a water bottle on the job, or asking to sit on a stool instead of standing in place all day? While employers have to make allowances like these for other types of temporary disabilities, a number of bad court decisions have encouraged them to feel they can get away with firing or mistreating pregnant workers with impunity.
It’s disgraceful and unacceptable that at a time when unnecessary budget cuts are decimating food, medical, and educational supports for low-income families, pregnant women continue to be pushed out of their jobs just as they take on all the expenses of having a new baby.
Read more about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
and take action by contacting your congressperson.This is unacceptable. Pregnant workers need more protection. With a child coming up they need employment more than ever. Please contact your rep.
I was forced to work 12 hours standing and walking around, lifting and carrying, and stooping below knee level with out getting time to eat or drink anything. I thought for sure I had hurt my baby. I cried for hours. I was so angry at my employer and had no way to go about making sure it doesn’t happen again.
(Source: action.rhrealitycheck.org, via dropitlikefscottt)
Did you know that pregnant women have been fired for using the bathroom to vomit, needing to carry a water bottle on the job, or asking to sit on a stool instead of standing in place all day? While employers have to make allowances like these for other types of temporary disabilities, a number of bad court decisions have encouraged them to feel they can get away with firing or mistreating pregnant workers with impunity.
It’s disgraceful and unacceptable that at a time when unnecessary budget cuts are decimating food, medical, and educational supports for low-income families, pregnant women continue to be pushed out of their jobs just as they take on all the expenses of having a new baby.
Read more about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
and take action by contacting your congressperson.This is unacceptable. Pregnant workers need more protection. With a child coming up they need employment more than ever. Please contact your rep.
(Source: action.rhrealitycheck.org, via dropitlikefscottt)