Learning that you are pregnant and will be bringing a child into the world is an exciting and joyous moment. However, after the excitement dissipates, the anxiety may build regarding your treatment at work and potentially being terminated. There are state and federal laws which protect the fundamental right to have children and build a family. However, many employers manipulate the system and discriminate against pregnant women.
Pregnancy Discrimination Attorneys in San Francisco, Oakland & San Jose
At the Armstrong Law Firm, we fight for our clients' rights under the law. We hold employers and former employers accountable for pregnancy discrimination and violations of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). Contact our attorney to discuss your pregnancy discrimination case.
Under the FMLA, pregnant women are granted up to three months of unpaid leave in which their employer must hold their job open for them. The California Pregnancy Discrimination Act provides additional protection from pregnancy discrimination. Our lead discrimination attorney Kelly Armstrong has knowledge of these state and federal laws and asserts her clients' rights under the law.
For more information on your rights to take time off during and after pregnancy, visit our section on FMLA and Pregnancy Disability Leave. For information on protecting yourself from illegal sex discrimination when you are pregnant, read TEN TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR PREGNANCY RIGHTS IN CALIFORNIA.
What Constitutes Pregnancy Discrimination?
- Demotion before, during or immediately following your leave
- Wrongful termination before, during or following your leave
- Removal of responsibilities
- Interference with FMLA or paid maternity leave
- Other discriminatory treatment
Although the law prohibits discrimination based upon pregnancy, employers continue to violate this prohibition. Although prior performance reviews may have been flawless, many women come back from leave and are frequently set-up for a poor performance review.
Strong Advocates for Pregnancy and Gender Discrimination Victims
It is discriminatory for an employer to fire, demote or otherwise poorly treat a woman simply because she is pregnant. We fight to recover compensation to alleviate the financial burdens of losing your job and punitive damages to hold your former employer accountable.
For a consultation with a skilled employment lawyer who will fight for your rights and justice, call 866-590-6082, or contact our San Francisco, California, law firm online.
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