Pregnancy discrimination is on the rise

Pregnancy discrimination in America is becoming more and more of a problem. Women aren't being treated like they should when they are pregnant. For example, some employers are firing, lowering the pay, and refusing to hire pregnant women. In 1964 with the Civil Rights Act, there was a Pregnancy Discrimination Act written. That may becoming forgotten since the complaints of pregnancy discrimination is much higher. It's definitely a concern for workers and employers.

As I picture myself becoming pregnant when I'm older, I would certainly hope to be treated fairly. I feel bad for the mothers who aren't given the proper maternity leave time, or whose jobs disappear just because they are starting a family. That's not fair and it shouldn't be tolerated. I understand the concern of the employers too. They're running a business and want to make logical decisions for that business, but that doesn't give them the right to illegally deny someone a job. I'm glad that this is being brought to attention because it is a huge issue for women. They can't control the fact that women have babies and men don't. If men had this problem they would want to be treated fairly too.
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