August 14, 2012

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment Dismissal of Former Probationary Female Corrections Officer

By Rick Gautschi

In Jeudy v. Attorney General, Department of Justice, No. 11-15838, Slip. Opinion, July 26, 2012, 11th Cir.,during her probationary period of employment, a pregnant corrections officer informed her employer that as the result of her pregnancy, she experienced severe pelvic pain caused by fibroids on her uterus. According to the officer, the severe pain limited her ability to walk, stand and climb stairs. She requested an accommodation in the form of being allowed to change her shift and work while seated.

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