SPHR · Question #38
A pregnant employee in a manufacturing plant discloses the pregnancy on the first day of employment. The employee works an overnight shift and does not have an accommodation request. The employee is…
The correct answer is B. Allow the employee to return to work when they have recovered. If the employee recovers and is not requesting accommodation, there is no cause to take adverse action. HR should avoid assumptions and treat the case like any other health event unless a This respects Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) and ADA principles -- both protect…
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A pregnant employee in a manufacturing plant discloses the pregnancy on the first day of employment. The employee works an overnight shift and does not have an accommodation request. The employee is observed getting sick in the bathroom during the lunch break. The supervisor contacts HR for guidance. HR should advise the supervisor to:
Options
- ASend the employee home and require a medical release to return
- BAllow the employee to return to work when they have recovered
- CMove the employee into a role which requires little movement
- DHave another female employee accompany them to the restroom
How the community answered
(35 responses)- A3% (1)
- B80% (28)
- C6% (2)
- D11% (4)
Explanation
If the employee recovers and is not requesting accommodation, there is no cause to take adverse action. HR should avoid assumptions and treat the case like any other health event unless a This respects Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) and ADA principles -- both protect employees from being treated differently due to pregnancy without cause.
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