OPSS: Read up on it here:
http://employment-law.freeadvice.com/action_wrongful_termination.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: KM Bryan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 1:52 PM
Subject: Re: [SaF] laws regarding termination of employees
> Hiya Harry...
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> Being fired secondary to a pregnancy is Wrongful Termination, and is in
> violation of the US Labor Laws.
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> However, if she was an "At Will" employee and not a contracted employee,
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> may be difficult to proved discharge as a result of pregnancy. "At Will"
> employess can be terminated for ANY reason, and the employer never has to
> give a rason for the termination. I know, that's a bunch of crap, but 85%
> of the US works under "at will" conditions. Also know that the employee
> herself can terminate her at will employment at any time as well with no
> reason. It works both ways.
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> If the employer specifically said "You are fired because you are pregnant,
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> then she has a substantial case.
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> Read more on it here:
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> Peace
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Harry Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 1:25 AM
> Subject: [SaF] laws regarding termination of employees
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> > Does anybody have any _good_ resources for information on what the laws
> are on termination by an employer when notified that an employee is
> expecting?
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