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School District Pays for Pregnancy Discrimination | Oakland News
Pleasanton Unified School District just paid $60,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination claim after firing a custodian who asked for reasonable accommodations — including no lifting over 20 pounds — only to be told she had no work until after her baby arrived. HR confirmed the termination, despite a male custodian with a different disability being placed on light duty. The district denies fault, but the settlement includes $40,000 for non-economic damages and covers legal fees, plus mandatory policy reviews and staff training on civil rights. This case underscores that pregnancy…
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