PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION: LOS ANGELES EMPLOYMENT LAWYER PROTECTS YOUR RIGHTS
Pregnancy Discrimination is still an unfortunate problem in today’s workplace and being discriminated against for pregnancy in California is no exception. Whether it is because an employer does not want to have their employee miss workdays or because they are concerned that the woman will not be able to do her job effectively, it is discrimination the same as any other type of illegal discrimination. What does this mean for you? It means that an employer cannot refuse to hire you because you are pregnant as long as you can ably perform the functions of your job. Additionally, they cannot discriminate based on where you are in the term of your pregnancy, your future plans to become pregnant or prejudices “of co-workers, clients and customers.”
Additionally, if you are pregnant on the job, you may not be fired simply because you find certain tasks difficult due to your pregnancy. It must be treated like any other medical condition that is a disability, in which case, you are to be reasonably accommodated to be able to effectively complete your work.
How do you know if you are being discriminated against? An employer may not ask if you are or plan to become pregnant in your job interview. Additionally, while you are on pregnancy leave, your job must be held for you for a reasonable amount of time the same as any other medical disability leave. If you are being discriminated against in California, or you have been discriminated against due to your pregnancy or pregnancy leave, please call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and how the law may be able to help you.
