What protections does Ohio law provide for pregnant women?
The laws in Ohio make it illegal to discriminate against women who are pregnant in various areas of employment such as hiring, promotion, pay, and training, among others.
Pregnant women, women who have recently given birth, or those with related medical conditions must be given a reasonable amount of time off work and cannot be fired due to a lack of or inadequate leave policies.
Further, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers are required to give nursing mothers suitable time and private spaces to express breast milk, and such areas should not be restrooms or toilet stalls. This right is granted for up to a year following childbirth.