The victims of pregnancy discrimination frequently lack the means necessary to effectively pursue justice for what occurred. The majority of employers will be represented by their own attorneys to combat these allegations. You need your own attorney. That is where PLBH comes in. Read on to get answers to some of your most common questions and then contact us at (800) 435-7542 for a legal consultation.
What is pregnancy discrimination?
In California, an employer has discriminated against a woman because of her pregnancy if they treat her unfavorably because she was pregnant, she wanted to get pregnant, or due to any medical conditions or birth defects associated to pregnancy.
What constitutes unfavorable treatment?
Various sorts of unfavorable treatment that results in discrimination include termination, demotion, not promoting, not giving job assignments, changing education and training requirements or opportunities, failing to make concessions for issues connected to pregnancy, refusal to employ, not giving benefits and bonuses, and other issues.
Is pregnancy discrimination illegal?
Pregnancy-related discrimination is outlawed in the state of California under both the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Fair Housing and Employment Act.
Both the California Family Right Act (CFRA) and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) grant employees unpaid time off for treating a variety of health issues that affect them or their families. Both of these regulations specifically permit a worker to take time off for childbirth, child bonding, or child adoption.
One of the few states that permits pregnancy disability leave is California. Any business with five or more employees is required by this law to permit a pregnant employee to take up to four months off for a pregnancy disability. If a pregnancy-related disability prevents them from carrying out crucial job duties, they are eligible for this leave. A woman might take this leave for a number of reasons, including:
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Prenatal care
- Miscarriage
- Gestational diabetes
- Recovering from childbirth
- Hypertension caused by pregnancy
- Significant morning sickness
What workplace accommodations must be offered?
It makes sense that pregnant workers frequently find themselves unable to complete all facet of their duties, especially as their pregnancies progress. A warehouse worker who is pregnant, for instance, might not be able to lift big things. In other cases, a worker might not be able to remain upright for lengthy stretches of time or could require more frequent rests.
Employers must make reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees to enable them to perform their job tasks under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. There are numerous adjustments that might be helpful to expectant workers.
Some of these might consist of allowing a worker to frequently go to the bathroom during breaks, allowing for additional breaks to take medication or drink water, supplying a chair or a stool, modifying job responsibilities or temporarily changing jobs to reduce stress, or modifying any machines or work tools.
When should I seek help from a pregnancy discrimination attorney?
If you believe you have been the victim of pregnancy discrimination then we invite you to contact PLBH at (800) 435-7542 to request a consultation. We can go over your case to determine if you have grounds to file a complaint.