One of the most valuable HRpractices is establishing a culture of open communication anddemonstrating your commitment to supporting it.

Employers continue to stumble in addressing the needs ofemployees who are expecting. As we have seen inrecent cases brought against companies such as Nike, Verizon,Netflix and Kroger, employers are facing claims of pregnancydiscrimination for failing to accommodate an employee's needs.

From denying a request to sit more frequently while performingher job to preventing a pregnant employee an opportunity to work ona project, employers are falling short of expectations. These casesmake it critical for employers to review their policies and educatetheir workforce to curb discrimination, whether inadvertent or not,against expecting employees.

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