Agreement Reached After Employer Fired an Employee Because 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.
 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.
 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.
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