Pregnancy can bring out some of the best qualities in a person but some of the worst qualities in an employer. While mothers prepare for the joyous event of bringing a new life into the world, some employers search for ways to marginalize or even terminate the pregnant employee.
Contact a San Jose Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyer Today!
At The Armstrong Law Firm, we fight for our clients' rights under the law. Our attorneys hold employers and former employers accountable for pregnancy discrimination and violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). We represent pregnancy discrimination victims throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area, including San Jose.
You do not have to live in fear of losing your job because you are pregnant. Employers who discriminate against pregnant women can be forced to pay for the harm they have done. Our attorneys fight to recover compensation to alleviate the financial burdens of losing your job and for punitive damages to hold your former employer accountable. Call 408-465-5627 or 866-590-6082, or contact us online
Your Rights Under Federal and California Law
California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and federal laws under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit employers from discriminating against certain protected classes such pregnant employees. Prohibited behavior includes:
- Treating pregnant employees differently than other groups.
- Adopting policies that have a disparate impact on pregnant employees.
- Retaliating against employees for taking FMLA pregnancy leave.
The prohibited behavior you experience may include failure to promote because you are pregnant or reducing your hours. Or it may be more subtle, such as reassignment to a difficult or unpleasant work task or poor job reviews despite adequate performance.
Our San Jose pregnancy discrimination attorneys can inform you of your rights, opportunities for obtaining compensation, and the legal process required to get justice for you.
Deadlines for Filing Discrimination Claims in San Jose
The first step in obtaining justice is filing a claim with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) or the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Be advised that there are strict time deadlines for these claims, so talk with a pregnancy discrimination lawyer regarding these issues as soon as possible.
Once the administrative claim requirements are fulfilled, you have the option of legal action in the courts to obtain justice and compensation.
Contact Us
For a consultation with a San Jose pregnancy discrimination lawyer who will fight for your rights and justice, call 408-465-5627 or 866-590-6082, or contact us online.
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