Woman awarded 93K over sacking with jazz hands' emoji while pregnant
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Paula Miluska was fired via a text message while suffering from morning sickness during her pregnancy, leading to an employment tribunal ruling in her favor. The tribunal found her termination was unjust and awarded her $93,616.74 in compensation. It was determined that her pregnancy condition was the primary reason for her dismissal, which raises significant issues regarding workplace treatment of pregnant employees. The case highlights the importance of fair employment practices and the potential repercussions of discriminatory actions taken against women during pregnancy.
A woman who was fired via a text message, containing a jazz hands emoji, while ill from her pregnancy has been awarded nearly $94,000 in compensation.
The judge found Ms. Miluska's termination directly resulted from her pregnancy condition, highlighting issues of fairness and the treatment of pregnant women in the workplace.
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