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Maternity and Pregnancy
National Summary
Several federal laws protect or grant rights to workers
on the basis of pregnancy or related medical conditions. These rights
and protections may include the right to be free from discrimination,
harassment, and stereotypes; the right to reasonable workplace accommodations,
such as job modifications, extended or additional breaks, and leave;
the right to leave for pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions,
and bonding; and the right to equivalent fringe benefits, such as
health insurance.
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