The Pregnancy Discrimination Act makes it illegal to fire or not hire a woman because she is pregnant. Discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions constitutes unlawful sex discrimination under this Act, which covers CA companies with 15 or more employees. If you are pregnant or affected by pregnancy-related conditions the law says that you must be treated in the same manner as other applicants or employees with similar abilities or limitations.

Additionally, if you are temporarily unable to perform your job because of your pregnancy, your employer must treat you the same as any other temporarily disabled employee. For example, if your employer allows temporarily disabled employees to modify tasks, perform alternative assignments, or take disability leave or leave without pay, then your employer must also allow you, the pregnant employee, to do the same.

The Act states that as a pregnant employee, you must be allowed to work as long as you are able to perform your job. If you have been absent from work as a result of a pregnancy-related condition and recover, your employer may not require you to remain on leave until the baby’s birth. Your employer also cannot have a rule that prohibits you from returning to work for a predetermined length of time after childbirth.

If you are expecting or just gave birth and you believe that you have been discriminated against at work because of your pregnancy, or for any other reason, call the experienced So Cal employment attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. Our skilled legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information about all types of illegal discrimination.