Unfortunately, pregnant employees experience discrimination in the workplace. The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) requires employers to provide employees disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, adoption or related medical conditions with accommodations. However, some...
Pregnancy Discrimination
Pregnant employees in California are afforded rights in law
When you find out you’re expecting a baby, it should be the most exciting and happy time for you and your family. There are going to be lots of new experiences and wonderful moments to come. Unfortunately, the reality for many is that with this excitement comes...
2 times pregnancy discrimination doesn’t end with your delivery
Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats a worker differently or denies them opportunities because they are expecting a child. Women who require medical accommodations and are visibly pregnant may face discrimination on the job. Most women would...
What you need to know about pregnancy discrimination
Pregnancy discrimination occurs when someone is treated unfavorably due to their pregnancy or a medical condition related to childbirth. It is unlawful to discriminate against anyone based on pregnancy in any aspect of employment, including hiring, pay, promotions,...
3 ways that the law protects pregnant workers from discrimination
Pregnancy comes with a lot of medical and emotional consequences. While some women have completely healthy and uneventful pregnancies, others develop pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes or other serious medical issues. As if these health concerns and the strain that...
What are your pregnancy rights in California workplaces?
Pregnancy is a family matter -- not a women’s issue. Expecting a child does not make you a less productive employee, nor should it cause you problems at work. Although employers have become more accepting of worker pregnancy over the years, many still have much to...
Can your employer tell you to stop working due to pregnancy?
If you are pregnant and continue to work, something you should know is that your employer cannot compel you to stop working or take leave due to that fact unless being pregnant hinders your ability to do your job. This is important to know, especially because most...
You deserve reasonable accommodations when possible
If you’re a pregnant employee, something that you should know is that you are protected against discrimination by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). As someone who is pregnant, your employer is responsible for reasonably accommodating your needs on...
What Rights Do Pregnant Employees Have In California?
Deciding to start or expand your family should be an exciting time for a mother. But in some cases, expecting, soon-to-be-expecting and new mothers can face unfair treatment from their employer and workplace due to their pregnancy status. This treatment is never okay,...
Can your employer fire you for getting pregnant?
You were excited to get your positive pregnancy test results, and you quickly spread the good news to friends, family and co-workers. You were beaming, and you thought everyone would be happy for you. You were going about business as usual when your boss pulled you...