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Publix Accused Of Firing Pregnant Worker To Avoid Maternity Leave

A recent lawsuit, Wyatt v. Publix Super Markets, Inc., alleges that the supermarket chain fired a pregnant employee due to her need for accommodations related to pregnancy-related medical conditions and her plans to take leave for childbirth. The employee, who worked as an inventory control analyst at a Florida Publix location, experienced severe morning sickness and pregnancy-related hypertension in 2023. The complaint claims that the...