Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978,employers cannot refuse to hire a woman because she is pregnant but can refuse to hire a woman if she is considering becoming pregnant.

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This statement is false. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, which includes considering becoming pregnant. Therefore, employers cannot refuse to hire a woman because she is pregnant or may become pregnant in the future.

Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978,employers Cannot Refuse to Hire