What are employers able to do to pregnant workers?
fired them
Who is Heather Wiseman?
a retail sales associate
Why was she fired?
for consuming water
What was the name of the nursing home director who was fired?
Victoria Serednyj
Why was she fired?
she couldn't lift tables.
How many minutes of her day was spent doing this?
five to ten minutes
Did coworkers offer to help her?
yes
What act allows workers with limitations protections in the workforce?
Americans with Disabilities Act
What was it broadened to include?
short-term and minor conditions
In what year?
2008
What year were accommodations for shortness of breath added?
2011
What other accommodation is included?
back injuries
How many pounds restriction was mentioned?
a 20 and 50
lasting for how long?
several months
Is pregnancy covered by ADA?
no
What is one reason why not?
physical limitations too short-term
and another?
too minor
What news station reported this?
CNN
What group issued the 2011 regulations?
EEOC
What does EEOC stand for?
unknown