The receptionist at a restaurant is five months pregnant. Although she is capable of performing all of her job responsibilities, the employer prefers that a non-pregnant person greet diners. True or false: The employer can terminate the employment of the pregnant woman and replace her with a non-pregnant person.

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The employer cannot discriminate against the pregnant woman based on her pregnancy. If she is able to perform all her job functions, she cannot be terminated or treated differently due to her pregnancy. This would be a violation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA).

The Receptionist at a Restaurant Is Five Months Pregnant