Savage River Lodge Settles Pregnancy Discrimination and Retaliation Case, Agrees to Provide Training and Accommodations
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that a Maryland hospitality business, Savage River Lodge, has agreed to pay $150,000 and provide additional relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination and retaliation case. Based in Frostburg, the Savage River Lodge offers cabins for rent and operates a restaurant for lodge guests.
The case involved allegations that the lodge failed to provide an employee with necessary accommodations for her pregnancy, resulting in her termination after she disclosed her miscarriage. 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.
As part of the settlement, Savage River Lodge has agreed to take steps to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. This includes providing training on anti-discrimination laws and accommodating pregnant employees as required by law. The settlement serves as a reminder that employers must comply with anti-discrimination laws and provide accommodations to pregnant employees as necessary.
