Frontier Airlines settles lawsuit over pregnancy and nursing rights
The Denver-based airline had been accused of discriminating against pregnant and lactating employees.
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The Denver-based airline had been accused of discriminating against pregnant and lactating employees.
A Frontier airliner on final approach to Denver International Airport on Friday, April 17, 2020. A class action lawsuit against Frontier Airlines is proceeding after a federal judge denied the company’s motion to dismiss it. The lawsuit alleges the Denver-based airline discriminates against pilots, flight attendants and others who are pregnant as well as nursing mothers. Among other things, the suit claims breastfeeding women were denied breaks or facilities to pump milk, forcing them to give up breastfeeding or work long shifts without pumping. “Our clients are excited to move forward ...