The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of a UPS employee who was placed on unpaid leave when her pregnancy prevented her from lifting heavy objects. She sued, alleging discrimination, and her case could now affect millions of women. Professor Jeffrey Rosen spoke with NPR's Diane Rehm about the case, explaining the salient legal issues. The main question according to Professor Rosen: "Is it sex discrimination to exclude pregnant women from benefits that non-pregnant people require?"
SCOTUS Pregnancy Discrimination Case Explained
December 5, 2014