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Peer reviewedLevine, Joanne L. – University of Cincinnati Law Review, 1975
Assesses the effect of the Supreme Court decision, Geduldig v. Aiello, on the interpretative guidelines of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which in enforcing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act treats pregnancy like any other temporary disability. Concludes that the Court should give "great deference" to the EEOC…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Civil Rights, Federal Legislation, Females
Simpson, Peg – Civil Rights Digest, 1979
The historical and legislative background of the 1978 law which will enable pregnant workers equal rights to disability and health benefits is reviewed. Some of the social and economic factors relating to women in the work force are described. (EB)
Descriptors: Employed Women, Employer Attitudes, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Federal Legislation
Peer reviewedAllen, Claudia G.; Powers, Jean C. – Buffalo Law Review, 1978
Issues concerning sex discrimination based on pregnancy, presented in Nashville Gas Co. vs. Satty, and the Supreme Court's treatment of the issues are examined. The way in which the Satty opinion limits the scope of the General Electric Co. vs. Gilbert decision, and an analysis of the implications of the Satty decision are included. (JMD)
Descriptors: Employed Women, Federal Legislation, Fringe Benefits, Labor Legislation
