My wife works as an RN at a local hospital and recently told them that her doctor put limitations on what she can do at work i.e. lifting heavy things because she is pregnant. She is still able to do the majority of her job just fine, and wants to. When she told them of her doctor's prescribed limitations, they said that she may be terminated. I thought that a company is required to be accommodating, like finding a less labor-some department if an employee has limitations. I just want to know if anyone has any information on this subject.
She was hired before she got pregnant. Like almost every pregnancy though, this was not planned (a blessing, but not planned). She did tell them that she was pregnant before this situation and they were aware of it.
She is still on her probationary period. I don't know if that makes any difference. I don't think so because the fact is that it is still discriminating on the fact that she is pregnant and has doctor ordered limitations. At my work, they put people in these situations on "light work duty" so they can still earn an income and keep their benefits which we will really need when the baby is born.
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