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...
Pregnancy Discrimination
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...
5 Subtle signs of pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
There are seemingly countless things you have to prepare for as an expecting mother, but no mother expects they may have to adjust to a lack of support from their workplace as they grow their family. Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer discriminates based...
Can an employer change my job if I get pregnant?
One of the happiest days may include the one you discover a bundle of joy is coming your way. You may want to broadcast the news to everyone, with one exception: your boss. A stigma about pregnant women in the workplace may exist in some industries such as hospitality...