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Pregnancy Discrimination

Breastfeeding employees have specific protections at work

A woman who’s back at work after giving birth may have decided to breastfeed her baby. In order to do this, she has to be able to pump breast milk for the baby. This isn’t something that she can only do when she’s home, so the Fair Labor Standards Act sets specific...

Understanding your rights and obligations as a pregnant employee

If you are an employee in California and wondering how your pregnancy affects your employment status, benefits or workplace accommodations, it's essential to understand the policies that support you during this time. Under California law, your employer is prohibited...

3 examples of pregnancy discrimination in the workplace

Pregnancy can be an exciting phase in life. Yet, balancing your pregnancy with your career is not always easy. As such, employers are expected to be considerate and allow their pregnant employees a fair and accommodating work environment. However, pregnancy...

Understanding California’s new reproductive loss leave

With the start of the year, California employees who suffer any kind of “reproductive loss” can take a little time off from work to grieve and process what has happened. Under the new law, employers are required to provide five days of reproductive loss leave to any...

I think my boss fired me because I’m pregnant. What should I do?

Pregnancy discrimination is an unfortunate reality that some working women face. If you suspect that you might have been terminated from your job due to pregnancy, it’s critical to familiarize yourself with your rights and take appropriate action. Pregnancy...

What does pregnancy discrimination look like in 2023?

Employers need to treat all employees fairly. This is true when deciding who to hire and it’s also true once employees are on the job. When employers mistreat applicants and workers, they often run afoul of the law. Discrimination on many grounds is illegal under...

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