A settlement has been reached between the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and a Maryland hospitality business, Savage River Lodge. The settlement involves the payment of $150,000 and additional relief to resolve a pregnancy discrimination and retaliation case. The lodge, located in Frostburg, Maryland, offers cabins for rent and operates a restaurant for lodge guests.
The case involved an employee who was allegedly not provided with accommodations necessary for her pregnancy by Savage River Lodge. After she disclosed her miscarriage, she was terminated from her position. This behavior is in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to the EEOC.
In addition to the monetary relief, the settlement with Savage River Lodge includes provisions to address the discrimination and retaliation issues. The EEOC aims to enforce federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on various protected characteristics, including pregnancy. This settlement serves as a reminder to employers to comply with anti-discrimination laws and provide accommodations for pregnant employees as required by law.