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Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Civil Rights Newsletter

Agreement Reached After Employer Fired an Employee *B*ecause of Her Pregnancy

Today, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights announced a settlement agreement with PL Dental after finding the employer violated Minnesota?s civil rights law when it fired Christina Vescio-Holland because of her pregnancy.

"I just want people to know that they have options when something like this happens. And don't give up just because one door closes - keep fighting."

Our investigation found that Christina notified PL Dental that she was pregnant with twins and that her doctor recommended she begin parental leave earlier than originally anticipated.

Days later, Christina met with the Office Manager who fired her from her position because of her pregnancy.?

The agreement requires PL Dental to take action to create a workplace inclusive for pregnant employees and pay Christina three years? worth of wages.

Commissioner Lucero Quote
About Pregnancy Discrimination?

Pregnancy discrimination has been illegal in Minnesota since 1977.

Pregnancy discrimination can include an employer denying a temporary reasonable accommodation to a pregnant employee or an employer firing or denying a promotion to an employee based on the employee?s pregnancy.

A potential or current employee is not required to tell an employer that they are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Additionally, an employer cannot ask a potential or current employee if they are pregnant or plan to have children.

In the News?

* *Coon Rapids dental office settles discrimination allegation over firing of pregnant employee (Star Tribune)* [ [link removed] ]
* *Worker fired for pregnancy received $97,500 in settlement with Minnesota Human Rights Department (Minnesota Reformer) [ [link removed] ]?
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* *Coon Rapids dental office accused of pregnancy discrimination agrees to settlement (WCCO) [ [link removed] ]
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