Girl Scouts employee alleges pregnancy-related retaliation by supervisor in lawsuit
A New York City Girl Scouts of the USA worker has filed a lawsuit claiming her manager turned hostile after learning she was pregnant.
Munirah Samuel, employed remotely from Brooklyn as a customer-service experience analyst for Girl Scouts of the USA, filed a Manhattan Supreme Court suit alleging that her supervisor, Catherine Contrera, changed from supportive to antagonistic after Samuel disclosed her pregnancy in February. Samuel contends that her performance metrics remained strong, resolving cases in 20-30 minutes, yet Contrera accused her of slowness and issued a vague final warning on June 30.
When Samuel raised concerns, senior director Erica Hybarger reportedly admitted Contrera was being overly meticulous and suggested a firing was likely. Samuel’s lawyer, John Scola, argued the timing of the complaints coincided with the pregnancy notification. The complaint seeks unspecified monetary relief, and the organization and named individuals have declined to comment.
Why it matters
The case highlights potential pregnancy discrimination in a major nonprofit employer, affecting workplace rights and corporate accountability.
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