Sides With Worker in Pregnancy Discrimination
The Supreme Court rules that pregnant workers can sue employers who deny them accommodations afforded to employees with disabilities, after a former UPS worker claims she was not accommodated when she was pregnant. The decision, by a 6-3 vote, adds to a series of recent moves expanding protections for pregnant women, including changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act and recent guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. UPS:
The new policy strengthens UPS’s commitments to supporting women in the workplace and to treating all workers fairly.
Shooter identified
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Recently terminated UPS shooter is identified as 45-year-old Kerry Joe Tesney of Trussville, Alabama. Tesney, a married father of two daughters worked for UPS for 23 years was fired from his job in June and was appealing his termination. Tesney’s mother-in-law, Wanda Binney:
The family is shocked. He was one of the best men I have ever known. He was a kind husband and a wonderful father.
Shooting at Birmingham Center
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Three people are dead at the UPS Customer Care Center in Birmingham, Alabama. A person, wearing a UPS uniform, walks into the facility shoots and kills two people, both believed to be UPS employees. The (unnamed) shooter is a 45-year-old white male from the Argo area and takes his own life. Mayor William Bell:
We are deeply saddened by today’s events and offer our condolences to the families and employees impacted by today’s tragedy. Chief Roper and the BPD have our full support as we investigate and get answers for all involved.
Shooter fired
0 CommentsThe shooter receives his final papers and is terminated from his UPS job. He goes through the established appeals process, but his termination is upheld last week at a hearing. Lt. Sean Edwards:
Today he was not expected to return to work because he was no longer employed there.