Eine schwangere Frau aus Ohio beantragte, von zu Hause aus arbeiten zu dürfen, doch ihr Unternehmen lehnte dies ab. Jetzt steht ihnen eine Millionen-Dollar-Abrechnung bevor

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A Hamilton County jury awarded $22.5 million to Chelsea Walsh after her employer, Total Quality Logistics (TQL), denied her request to work from home during her high-risk pregnancy, contributing to the death of her premature newborn. Walsh’s doctors recommended remote work due to her medical condition, but TQL required her to return to the office or take unpaid leave. After intervention from her husband’s HR, TQL allowed remote work, but complications arose, leading to the birth of her daughter, who died shortly after. The jury found TQL 90% responsible for the child’s death, emphasizing the legal risks for employers regarding pregnancy accommodations. The case underscores the importance of reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees under federal law, especially as remote work becomes more common. TQL plans to contest the jury’s decision.

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