Earlier this month, Walmart agreed to pay $14 million to settle class action pregnancy discrimination claims brought against it. Here are some key takeaways:
A federal court must first approve the class action settlement before it takes effect. Walmart denies the allegations in the complaint.The case centers on Walmart allegedly treating pregnant employees differently than employees with other medical conditions/disabilities by providing non-pregnant employees with more favorable accommodations.... [+]
Even assuming the policies did not constitute direct evidence, the plaintiffs claimed that discrimination against pregnant employees existed as shown by circumstantial evidence, including: “Walmart did not have a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for treating pregnant and non-pregnant employees differently in this way, but even if Walmart was able to present such a reason, the significant burden imposed outweighs that reason.”The Walmart settlement raises an: can complications from a pregnancy result in a “disability” as defined by the 2008 amendments to the ADA?
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Amazon will now deliver your grocery order for free — and within an hourAmazon is rolling out free grocery delivery to Prime members, raising the bar at a time when competition is already at a high point.
Consulte Mais informação »
https://people.comGet the latest news about celebrities, royals, music, TV, and real people. Find exclusive content, including photos and videos, on PEOPLE.com.
Consulte Mais informação »
NBC News Anchor Michelle Velez Says A Molar Pregnancy Caused Her CancerMichelle Velez, an NBC News anchor in Las Vegas, shared with viewers this week that she's been diagnosed with cancer as a result of a 'molar pregnancy.'
Consulte Mais informação »