HR Glossary
What is Pregnancy Discrimination Act?
A 1978 amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act that prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, requiring employers to treat pregnant employees the same as other employees with similar abilities or limitations.
Why it matters in hiring
Pregnancy Discrimination Act comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.
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