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Despite many laws that have been formulated to protect the rights of a pregnant woman, there is still a lot discrimination against women at certain workplaces. It’s illegal to discriminate against pregnant women in the workplace. Here is what you should know about your rights when pregnant. An employer cannot fire a woman on the basis of her pregnancy. Sometimes, employers try to camouflage the situation behind good motives. For example, they may explain, they are concerned about the security of the mother and the baby. In other cases, discrimination is unconcealed. In either case, it’s illegal. The companies cannot fire employees. There are exceptions when the job involves being exposed to harmful chemicals or lifting heavy objects. Courts have decided that choices about the security of the lady and baby are up to the primary care physician, not her employer. A company cannot refuse to hire a woman because she is pregnant or may become pregnant in the future A company si...

Sexual harassment can affect the employees negatively and thus creates an environment conducive to failure on the professional as well as personal front. The possible effects of sexual harassment in the workplace include: Physical and Emotional stress The victims of sexual harassment often suffer from emotional and psychological stress including depression, anxiety, lack of confidence and self-esteem. Physical health problems include loss of appetite and sleep, weight-loss or excess weight due to binge eating, nausea or headache. Professional Problems Sexual harassment in the workplace can create havoc on the victim’s job performance and career growth. Fear and lack of self-esteem can cause employees to withdraw from the workplace and colleagues. They seem to be isolated, dejected and distracted from their responsibilities. They may fear in the event of reporting the incidence, they may face setbacks in the professional front, excluded from the key meetings or passed over ...