1. On one occasion a pregnant worker was struck in the stomach. 2. Also note that there are several other state laws aimed at helping pregnant workers by giving them unpaid time off. 3. Others simply dismiss pregnant workers to avoid paying maternity benefits, the department said. 4. Pataki and the State Legislature should make certain that pregnant workers without their papers get more care than the emergency delivery provided at the nearest hospital. 5. President Jimmy Carter signed it immediately, and most employers currently accommodate pregnant workers without undue disruption or difficulty. 6. The lawsuits state that some companies, eager to make sure that workers remain productive, have forced pregnant workers to have abortions. 7. Before handing down the sentence, Duffy let the defendants speak and also allowed the husband of a pregnant clerical worker killed in the blast address the court. 8. Before handing down the sentences, Duffy let the defendants speak and also allowed the husband of a pregnant clerical worker killed in the blast address the court. |