Understanding Pregnancy Discrimination | Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyers [Video]

Pregnancy should be a time of joy and anticipation, not stress and anxiety over job security. Unfortunately, pregnancy discrimination remains a significant issue in many workplaces. In this blog, we’ll explore what constitutes pregnancy discrimination, your legal rights, and steps you can take if you experience discrimination at work.

What is Pregnancy Discrimination?

Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfavorably because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. This type of discrimination can manifest in various ways, such as:

Hiring Practices: Refusing to hire someone because they are pregnant or may become pregnant.
Job Assignments: Reassigning an employee to a less desirable position due to their pregnancy.
Promotions and Pay: Denying a promotion or pay raise because of pregnancy or childbirth.
Firing or Demotion: Terminating or demoting an employee because of their pregnancy.