A pregnant employee in a manufacturing plant discloses the pregnancy on the first day of...

Vendor: HRCI
Product: SPHR
Update on: Jul 25, 2025
Questions: 140

HRCI SPHR Question Answer

A pregnant employee in a manufacturing plant discloses the pregnancy on the first day of employment. The employee works an overnight shift and does not have an accommodation request. The supervisor is concerned that the employee is unable to perform the job duties and contacts HR. What’s the best option?

Move the employee temporarily into a less physical role

Explain to the employee that the position is unsafe for the fetus

Keep the employee in their assigned role

Offer the employee an alternative job at the same pay rate