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Can I fire a woman whose pregnancy is preventing her from doing the job she was hired to do?

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It is discrimination if you fire, demote or lay off an employee because she is or may become pregnant or she is away on maternity leave or disability leave related to pregnancy. Employers have a duty to accommodate a pregnant woman unless it would cause undue hardship. This may include changing her job duties temporarily or providing time off work.

See our brochure or the Policy on discrimination because of pregnancy and breastfeeding for more information.

 

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