“Any reason that relates to the sex of an employee or their pregnancy status would give rise to a claim on the face of it of discrimination or a breach of workplace rights” (Unknown). Working women are facing challenges in the workforce. In 1976, the United States Supreme Court held an employer’s failure to provide benefits to pregnant employees. Employers with fewer employees were exempted from the act. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act is similar to the AEDA but doesn’t deal with pregnancy. In 1964, Pregnancy Discrimination wasn’t a form of sex discrimination under the Civil Rights Act (“Wiki”). The United States has raised nearly 50% in the last 15 years during the act. Courts have distinguished between benefits and employees imposing a burden on pregnant employees. South Dakota has one of the nation’s highest working moms. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act was passed in 1978 which treats women the same as a regular worker. In Australia of 1983, they passed the discrimination act to help eliminate women conflict. Pregnancy Discrimination act had an effect on medical coverage, cases, and fairness.
The pregnant act had several state and federal laws that protect people. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act was an Amendment to title VII of the Civil Rights of 1964. Employers were fearful that women were too emotional to handle the stress of work. Until 1960 women faced severe discrimination. Often women would be passed over for men with less experience and education. Most places did not want pregnant workers due to medical expenses and leave time. Women trying to find employment while being pregnant is frustrating trying to find employment while being pregnant because no one wants to hire. The Act was not perfect for the ethical and treatment provided. Title VII offered projection in the workforce that would provide protection. (“Maternity Leave Laws”). Should the workforce provide a workplace where pregnant women can work all together comfortable? With no protection to provide to the women had a fear on themselves; because they could be offended and not able to have helped so they have to provide for themselves. History has been shown that over time pregnant women are accepted anywhere no matter their color or religion. Most employees will work with the women and promise them a return after they serve their maternity time to leave upon returning to work.
No medical coverage for abortions, unless the mother’s life is threatened. Medical management ordered to pay 6.2 million in pregnancy lawsuits (“Wiki”).Women got treated poorly because their health was more serious than others. There were utility divisions that paid $92,000 for pregnancy discrimination. PDA treats pregnant women similar to employees who are temporarily disabled or suffering medical issues. If sick leave is required most places will require a doctor’s statement before leaving. Health insurance should cover expenses for gestation conditions. Benefits may be denied for medical costs from existing pregnancy if health insurance plan excludes benefits. Women who leave the workplace for pregnancy conditions see negative consequences in promotions and salary. Most pregnant women fear to lose their job when they take their medical leave.
Pregnant women got disrespected by many for an image on certain things. School teachers were forced to take unpaid maternity leave around 4-6 months of pregnancy. I feel pregnant women are the same human being if they weren’t pregnant. Women violated anti-discrimination for carrying a child inside her. The pregnant workers fairness act provided more than PDA. (What to Expect When You're Expecting (“After the Birth of Your Child...at Work”) PWFA provides protection to the employees should have received. There have been so many issues to consider for pregnancy discrimination. One reason is the well being of the mother and child. 23 states and 5 futures passed the pregnant workers fairness act. In time pregnant women have been treated fairly since the act took place. What would today be like if the pregnancy discrimination act wasn’t passed?
Several Lawsuit was filed discriminating towards men and violated title VI by giving women more rights. In 1908 a court case of Muller v. Oregon with the Supreme Court on wanting to limit women to work 10 hour weekdays. In 1973 Gail Rentzer suffered from an ectopic pregnancy. She was denied compensation by California (“6 Newsworthy Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuits”). A Tele Danmark case was created to protect women at job interviews. 75% of 68 million women working in the US will become pregnant at one point. 1971 Reed vs Reed invoked the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment. The case was won providing a lot for women. With Muller v. Oregon wanting to shorten the work hours isn’t the best decision. Women are wanting to get in enough time before they leave so they can provide for the family. Reed Vs Reed case was argued October 19, 1971, with a citation 404 US 71 (1971). Men were preferred to females in the administrators of estates ('Reed v. Reed.'). Court control that the law's dissimilar treatment of men and ladies was unconstitutional.
Pregnant women, in my opinion, should have the same rights as everyone. Back in the day benefits were based basically on men because they hardly took leave. When women became pregnant red flags were present due to violated most rules with employers. In my opinion, I think there should have been separate rules for women than men. History has shown that pregnancy discrimination didn't have severe as other acts that took place. With all the laws being passed after the 14th amendment has created relief for many people worldwide. For example, the court case against Reed v. Reed wanting to protect women interview policies and make the 14th amendment stronger was great. During the Reed v. Reed, the court argued over mandatory preference to members. The Legislative choice is forbidden by the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment. Muller Vs Oregon case was one of the most important court cases of the Progressive Era. The case established a precedent in 1908 to expand the state activity.f the 14th amendment would have taken a bad turn then we could have caused another horrible war. Legislative wanted a break from the pregnancy discrimination so campaigns were made. While the campaigns were happening there were people that were upset or frustrated because they did not support the discrimination act.
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act has impacted women severely not providing enough support. Since 1947 cause several four cases and conflict between one another. After much acts were pasts has made women feel comfortable while working with others (“The Full Story: pregnancy discrimination within the Workplace”). I don’t think it was fair treating the women like men benefits and not providing a job after leaving. Now a day women benefits have improved dramatically. They don’t have to worry about not losing the job while on maternity leave. Discrimination against women was the most horrible thing due to men having better benefits. The Pregnancy discrimination act had a conflict on medical coverage, cases, and fairness.