Arbitrator Awards $447,894 To Former PeopleSoft Employee Terminated Because of Her Pregnancy

An award of $447,894 was made by the Hon. Ellen James (Ret.) of JAMS following the arbitration held in the matter of Sarah Deigert v. PeopleSoft, Inc.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 21, 2005 -- An award of $447,894 was made by the Hon. Ellen James (Ret.) of JAMS following the arbitration held in the matter of Sarah Deigert v. PeopleSoft, Inc.

The plaintiff worked for defendant as a Business Development Executive. In early 2001, the plaintiff became pregnant and subsequently went on pregnancy leave in May 2001. While on pregnancy leave and only ten days after giving birth to her child, the defendant terminated her employment, stating that her position had been eliminated.

The arbitrator found that the plaintiffs position had not been eliminated and that another employee had been hired to perform the plaintiffs position. The arbitrator found that Ms. Deigerts pregnancy was the motivating factor for her termination.

Todd M. Schneider, one of Ms. Deigerts attorneys said this award will send a message to all employers that they cannot violate the rights of pregnant women"

Clint J. Brayton said Californias civil rights laws were designed to prevent employers from retaliating against working women who want a family."

Sarah Deigert said I am proud of myself for standing up to PeopleSoft. I hope that all women who are victims of pregnancy discrimination will take strength from this verdict."

The plaintiff was represented by Todd M. Schneider and Clint J. Brayton of Schneider & Wallace. Defendant PeopleSoft, Inc. was represented by Michael S. Ward and Dena R. Graff of Fitzgerald, Abbot & Beardsley.

Mr. Schneider & Mr. Brayton can be contacted at 415-421-7100
http://www.schneiderwallace.com

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