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 

 

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Mirine R. Dye, MPH, CLE

Florida Keys, US
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