If you are pregnant, you should be enjoying this new chapter of your life. You should not be stressed out about the possibility of losing your job and financial security. Sadly, that is what many women face in California workplaces. Pregnancy discrimination is an ongoing problem.
At Hernandez Law, we advocate for women in the workplace. If you are balancing the delicate roles of career and family, we applaud you. What’s more, we are here to help you protect your legal rights and the career that you have worked for.
Pregnancy Discrimination in California
Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats a pregnant employee differently due to the pregnancy, related medical conditions or the birth of her child. In California, there are laws protecting pregnant women from acts of discrimination including:
- Termination
- Demotion
- Denying a promotion
- Failing to provide leave for medical conditions
- Refusing to hire
- Failing to provide education or training
- Denying bonuses or benefits
Employers who do any of these things based on an employee being pregnant is violating her legal rights. The employer’s behavior is not only unethical, but it is also illegal.
Fighting Pregnancy Discrimination
Federal and state laws protect women from pregnancy discrimination. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) both prohibit any form of pregnancy discrimination. Under these laws, women who do experience
discrimination may be able to pursue financial recovery for lost wages, lost benefits or other
losses caused by the discrimination.
If you are a victim of pregnancy discrimination, contact Hernandez Law, to fight back. You do not have to settle for discrimination. You have rights. Contact us to
learn more.
