This was posted to the APHA /MCH section newsletter today. LACTATE ON YOUR OWN TIME, LADY: In August 2009, the (US) Ohio Supreme Court ruled that Totes/Isotoner ( a popular glove and umbrella, slipper and accessory manufacturer) had the right to fire a breastfeeding mother for taking breaks to pump milk. The employer argued that the dismissed mother took breaks that were unauthorized, regardless of her gender or condition Editorial report here: http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/08/28/fired_for_pumping/ind ex.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mirine R. Dye, MPH, CLE Florida Keys, US <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome