Los Angeles Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyers

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It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against a woman on the basis of pregnancy. There are state and federal laws that protect women against this form of discrimination all aspects of employment: interviewing, hiring, discharge, promoting, and more.

If you have experienced workplace discrimination related to pregnancy, contact Allred, Maroko & Goldberg to learn about your options. You may be entitled to compensation, punitive damages, and a number of legal protections.

Pregnancy Discrimination Explained

Pregnancy discrimination can be based on actual pregnancy, childbirth, or medical conditions related to the pregnancy. It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee based on any of these factors, or to ask if a female employee is or intends to become pregnant.

An employer must make reasonable accommodations for a pregnant employee. For example, if the employee is working a job that causes bodily strain or stress, she can request to be moved to another position.

After childbirth, an employer must grant an employee medical leave for a reasonable amount of time. Under the California Family Rights Act, a woman has up to 12 weeks of leave following childbirth. Additionally, an employee can get up to four months of leave if she is disabled by her pregnancy or a pregnancy-related medical condition. This is required under the California Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL).

Call us for answers to your questions about pregnancy discrimination: 323-302-4774

If you have experienced pregnancy-related discrimination in the workplace, contact an attorney. We can explain your legal options and recommend the best course of action to protect your employee rights.

Please visit our discrimination information center for more information about legal protections for employees.