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Employer violated Employment Standards Act by terminating pregnant employee; $13,639 awarded in compensation.
The applicant sought a review of an Employment Standards Officer's decision denying her claim that she was terminated because of her pregnancy.
The employer claimed she was terminated for poor attendance and inability to work full-time hours.
The Board found that the employer's reasons were not credible, as the applicant was an excellent worker and the employer had previously accommodated her schedule.
The Board concluded that the termination was tainted by consideration of her pregnancy, violating section 44 of the Employment Standards Act.
The applicant was awarded $13,639.00 in compensation, including direct wage loss, loss of reasonable expectation of continued employment, and pain and suffering.
