Modification of duties for pregnant employeeDuty to change job duties if employee doesn't askBy Brian Johnston06/04/2008|Canadian Employment Law Today Question: Does an employer have to modify physical duties — such as carrying heavy items — for a pregnant employee if she doesn’t request it? If she is injured doing regular duties, is the employer liable? Answer: To Read the Full Story, Subscribe or Sign In Remember Me Forgot Password If you are a current Subscriber, please click here to set-up or update your login information.