If an Employer Stops a Pregnant Employee Who Is Capable

question 39

True/False

If an employer stops a pregnant employee who is capable of performing her duties properly from working because the employer truly believes that it is in the best interests of the mother and baby,the employer does not violate the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.

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Definitions:

Firm Convictions

Strongly held beliefs or opinions that a person adheres to with confidence.

Reflecting on Yourself

The practice of self-examination to understand one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Defensiveness

A psychological reaction that occurs in response to perceived criticism or threat, often manifesting as a mechanism to protect oneself from negative feelings.

Vulnerability

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being harmed, either physically or emotionally.