08-02-2018 03:02 via kxan.com

Florida county won’t let pregnant firefighter do light duty

VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida firefighter who is seven-months pregnant is being told by her bosses that she will have to carry out her normal duties until she gives birth.
Indian River County told TCPalm.com that the union contract specifically precludes giving pregnant firefighters like Nicole Morris light duty.
Morris said she is scheduled to work until the day before her C-section even though her doctor has told her it is not good for her or the baby for her to be in the field this
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