Pregnant Police Officer Files Civil Rights Lawsuit

A pregnant police officer filed a lawsuit against Suffolk county for discrimination. The lawsuit claims that the officer was denied the opportunity to perform light duty, upon revealing that she was pregnant.

The suit argues that the county’s policy of forcing pregnant officers to choose between working while pregnant or take unpaid leave, violates federal and state civil rights. In other words, because only women can become pregnant, this policy has a disparate impact on women. This, on its face, violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

This case is not Suffolk County’s first time dealing with a discrimination case brought by a pregnant woman. Three years ago, the County lost a similar lawsuit, also brought by a pregnant police officer.

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