Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in New York
Pregnant andd denied light duty
I am a nursing assistant at a hospital and I am newly pregnant. My physician informed me to try to get as much help as possible until my first trimester is over. I was given a note that stated No Heavy Lifting, when I gave this note to my supervisor she relieved me of duty. I tried to find ways so I can go back to work because I can not afford to be out. They told me that there is no such thing as light duty and theres nothing they can do, but put me out. So my question is.
: Is it legel for your employer to not accomodate you if its necessary?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Pregnant andd denied light duty
There was recently a case against the NYC Transit Authority involving
a pregnant bus driver,with a history of miscarriages. She was denied light duty, worked, miscarried, and was ultimately successful in a lawsuit.
If you know that there is light work available that you can do, and wish to discuss this further, feel free to contact me.
Re: Pregnant andd denied light duty
There was recently a case against the NYC Transit Authority involving
a pregnant bus driver,with a history of miscarriages. She was denied light duty, worked, miscarried, and was ultimately successful in a lawsuit.
If you know that there is light work available that you can do, and wish to discuss this further, feel free to contact me.
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