A woman who lost her job at a clothing embroidery plant while she was pregnant said she had no idea of federal laws designed to protect her employment until she contacted a lawyer, and she has filed a federal complaint against the company. Todd worked at Royal Threads, an Aberdeen-based company that embroiders logos on promotional products and apparel. Thomas said Royal Threads violated the federal Family and Medical Leave Act by punishing Todd for attendance infractions while not taking similar actions against workers who weren't pregnant. She said the company further violated the act by not offering Todd a less strenuous job while she was expecting. The company declined to comment to the newspaper, and Royal Threads owner Lori Pry didn't immediately return a phone call from The Associated Press seeking comment Monday.

Source: ABC News September 12, 2016 22:18 UTC