Cosmos Restaurant settles pregnancy discrimination lawsuit, Bay St. Louis

The EEOC filed a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against Cosmos Restaurant in Bay St. Louis, alleging violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. The case was resolved through a settlement that requires the restaurant to pay monetary damages to the charging party and implement measures to prevent future discrimination. The specific settlement amount and terms were not disclosed in the announcement.\n\nEmployers, particularly in the restaurant and hospitality industries, should use this case as a reminder to review their pregnancy accommodation policies and ensure managers are trained to handle pregnant employees' requests appropriately. All employers covered by Title VII should audit their practices for compliance with federal pregnancy discrimination protections, ensure anti-discrimination policies are current, and establish clear procedures for handling accommodation requests from pregnant workers.