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Essential Functions Light-Duty Positions Pregnancy Discrimination

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Court rules employer not able to accommodate pregnant employee

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A recent ruling by the federal appeals court that covers Oklahoma reminds employers that they must treat pregnant employees with health conditions or work limitations the same as any other employee with health conditions or...more

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Light Duty Takes Hard Hit

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Many employers have what they call “light duty” policies whereby they allow employees to continue working even though the employees are unable to perform some of the essential functions of their jobs. Very few employers can...more

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Pregnancy-Blind Light Duty Policy Not Enough To Obtain Summary Judgment On Pregnancy Discrimination Claim In New Sixth Circuit...

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The Sixth Circuit recently held that a certified nursing assistant (CNA) should be permitted to take her Pregnancy Discrimination Act claim to trial even though the employer terminated her based on its facially neutral policy...more

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