US Customs and Border Protection Settles Pregnancy Bias Claims for $45 Million

Aug 13, 2024, 06:45 PM

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has agreed to pay $45 million to settle class action claims alleging discrimination against pregnant employees. The settlement involves overhauling employment policies to address the sidelining and career stunting of pregnant officers. The class action was brought on behalf of 1,000 workers who claimed they were forced onto light duty due to their pregnancies.