An Ohio-based company has been ordered to pay $22.5 million after denying a pregnant employee’s request to work from home during a high-risk pregnancy. The court found the firm responsible for the tragic death of the newborn, ruling that the refusal to accommodate the employee’s condition contributed to the outcome. This case highlights the serious implications of workplace decisions on employee health and well-being.
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