Posts Tagged ‘workplace’

Halliburton In Hot Water Over Pregnancy Policy

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

Whether you love or hate former Vice President Dick Cheney’s previous employer Halliburton, you would likely agree that a company that has profited so much from federal government contracts ought to, at the very least, follow federal law in return.  According to one former employee, however, that is not the case.  Lynda Darden, of Dallas Texas, was fired last year for having “violated the company’s policy against procreation.”

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Can Pregnancy Generate Bad Mojo?

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Okay, I’ll say it.  Sometimes, pregnant women can be no fun to be around.  I understand, mind you, why — their back hurts, their feet hurt, they feel nauseous, etc.  They definitely have a right to be cranky/tired/short-tempered/etc. and we guys smile and take it because that’s our job — to be supportive and caring and positive to help you get through a difficult nine months.  But what about the workplace?  Should co-workers and bosses have to put up with a pregnant woman’s negative energy?  What about her fetus’ negative energy?

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