Pregnancy Discrimination

Medical conditions typically should not dictate what job opportunities people have or whether they can continue their employment. Even pregnancy, which often leads to drastic changes in health and personal lifestyle, has little bearing on an individual’s long-term...

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...

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...

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...

If you are classified as an employee, the law protects you from discrimination based on your pregnancy status, and it also entitles you to reasonable accommodations to ensure your health and safety. This means you have the right to request modifications to your work...

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...

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...

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...