If the employer stops a pregnant employee from working because the employer truly believes that it is in the best interests of the mother and baby, the employer has not violated the Pregnancy Discrimination Act even if the employee is capable and willing to continue working.

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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act amended the Civil Rights Act in 1978. It states that an employer cannot force a pregnant woman to stop working until her baby is born, provided she is still capable of performing her duties properly.

If the Employer Stops a Pregnant Employee from Working Because