['Discrimination']
['Pregnancy Discrimination']
06/11/2024
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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
Employer defined
“Employer” means a person who has one or more employees, and includes an agent of that person.
Unlawful employment practices
The state statute does not include requirements as detailed as those under the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act. However, the state law prohibits discrimination based on sex. Under state law, “sex” includes, but is not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth that does not include non-therapeutic abortion not intended to save the life of the mother.
Also, the state law prohibits employers from treating an individual affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition differently (for any employment-related purpose) from another individual who is not so affected but similar in ability or inability to work, without regard to the source of any condition affecting the other individual’s ability or inability to work. A medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth does not include nontherapeutic abortion not intended to save the life of the mother.
The federal requirements of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission also apply.
State
Contact
Michigan Department of Civil Rights
Regulations
Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Act 453 of 1976
Federal
Contact
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Regulations
Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Public Law 95-555, 92 Stat. 2076 (1978)
29 CFR Parts 1604.10, Employment policies relating to pregnancy and childbirth.
Appendix A to Part 1604, Questions and Answers on the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Public Law 95-555, 92 Stat. 2076 (1978)
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