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A prison guard says she was forced to stay at her post during labor pains. Texas is fighting compensation for her stillbirth. (www.texastribune.org)

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The seven-months-pregnant officer reported contraction-like pains at work, but said she wasn’t allowed to leave for hours. The anti-abortion state is fighting her lawsuit, in part by saying her fetus didn’t clearly have rights.

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[–] Clent 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

That is not always the case.

There can severe penalties if there is a contract involved.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Plus, seven months pregnant is not exactly a time that you want to risk losing your health insurance because it’s tied to your employment.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Also, most places don’t want to hire someone who’s 7 months pregnant. They’ll conveniently find another applicant was the more “suitable” hire.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Totally agree, but that doesn't make it a winning argument. Clearly, there were also severe penalties for staying. She was stuck in a shitty position, but if the choices are court battle over contract/termination vs. court battle over stillbirth then perhaps a contract dispute is worth it.