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Legal Definitions - PDA
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Definition of PDA
Definition: PDA stands for Pregnancy Discrimination Act. This is a law that protects pregnant employees from being discriminated against in the workplace.
Example: An employer cannot refuse to hire a woman because she is pregnant or fire her because she becomes pregnant. They also cannot treat her differently than other employees because of her pregnancy, such as denying her promotions or giving her less favorable work assignments.
The example illustrates how the PDA protects pregnant employees from discrimination in the workplace. It ensures that they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged because of their pregnancy.
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Simple Definition
Term: PDA
Definition: PDA stands for Pregnancy Discrimination Act. This law helps protect pregnant women from being treated unfairly at work because of their pregnancy. It means that employers cannot fire, demote, or treat a pregnant woman differently just because she is pregnant. This law also requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant women, such as allowing them to take more breaks or providing a stool to sit on. The PDA helps ensure that pregnant women are treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else.
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