Pregnancy Discrimination
Your employer cannot discriminate against you due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Sometimes employers use a number of different tactics to discriminate against these employees because of their negative opinion that they are less productive. However, you have rights and they are protected by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 as well as certain state and local laws. Your employer may not treat you differently because:
- You may become pregnant;
- You are pregnant; or
- You take a pregnancy-related leave of absence.
Some, but not all, forms of pregnancy discrimination include:
- Termination
- Reduced pay
- Demotions
- Denied promotions
- Lost benefits
- Involuntary transfers
Having a child is your choice and you should not have to lose your place at work or forfeit your career to do so. If you’re concerned about how your family choices will or have affected your employment, Henrichsen Law Group, PLLC’s employment law team will be your partner in protecting your rights. We are experienced at representing employees who have been discriminated against because of their pregnancy. Our attorneys handle cases in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Florida, and Georgia.
