Employers have a legal duty to provide a working environment free of discrimination.
Many employers have an especially difficult time with pregnancy-related leaves. Since pregnancy is a disability, it is protected under both federal and state laws. First, if the employee is a temporary, the agency assumes responsibility for all leaves, notices, tracking, and record keeping. This gives the client an opportunity to try out the employee, evaluating his or her skill level and work ethic, before making an offer of a full-time job. This is another area where the employment agency can offer some protection.