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Re: Pregnant Employee
Hello All,
Thanks for all the advice. While I was away, I tried to do some research myself and came across an interesting case.
I came across a law suit "International Union v. Johnson Controls". The US supreme court's decision is also interesting. I would be interested to know all your views on this lawsuit.
Quick Summary of the case
• Company finds high levels of lead in operator’s blood.
• Issues a policy of not allowing women with child bearing age to work on production lines.
• Women sue on basis of discrimination
• Supreme court verdict - "protection of the health of the unborn child is the immediate and direct responsibility of the prospective parents. While the medical profession and the company can support them in the exercise of this responsibility, it cannot assume it for them without simultaneously infringing their rights as persons. . . . . Since not all women who can become mothers, wish to become mothers, (or will become mothers), it would appear to be illegal discrimination to treat all who are capable of pregnancy as though they will become pregnant."
P.S.- HR folks have been made aware about this situation and I have already moved the pregnant employee in a least physically / mentally demanding role where she is not in contact with ANY chemicals.
Hello All,
Thanks for all the advice. While I was away, I tried to do some research myself and came across an interesting case.
I came across a law suit "International Union v. Johnson Controls". The US supreme court's decision is also interesting. I would be interested to know all your views on this lawsuit.
Quick Summary of the case
• Company finds high levels of lead in operator’s blood.
• Issues a policy of not allowing women with child bearing age to work on production lines.
• Women sue on basis of discrimination
• Supreme court verdict - "protection of the health of the unborn child is the immediate and direct responsibility of the prospective parents. While the medical profession and the company can support them in the exercise of this responsibility, it cannot assume it for them without simultaneously infringing their rights as persons. . . . . Since not all women who can become mothers, wish to become mothers, (or will become mothers), it would appear to be illegal discrimination to treat all who are capable of pregnancy as though they will become pregnant."
P.S.- HR folks have been made aware about this situation and I have already moved the pregnant employee in a least physically / mentally demanding role where she is not in contact with ANY chemicals.
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