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 discrimination isn’t just illegal — it’s a serious civil rights issue employers must take seriously. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/57f91659ce64c512