Zales settles pregnancy bias suit (Anchorage Daily News)- Pregnancy News

ANCHORAGE — The nation’s largest specialty jewelry dealer has agreed to settle a pregnancy bias discrimination lawsuit filed on behalf of an expectant mother who worked at an Anchorage store. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced the settlement Thursday with Zale Corp. The commission said it brought the lawsuit on behalf of Christina Kantarzis, a pregnant worker whose male manager at the company’s Zales store at the Dimond Center refused to promote despite her extensive experience with the company. Zale has agreed to pay Kantarzis $55,000, the commission said in a prepared statement. Zale also has agreed to train managers and supervisors about discrimination and provide information to the commission about its handling of sex and pregnancy discrimination complaints for two years. Find great deals on fitness equipment, dietary needs and personal care products. read more

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