Protecting workers from pregnancy discrimination is vital. Apollo Law Group helps employees facing unfair treatment.
Pregnancy discrimination happens when an employer treats an employee unfairly because:
This type of discrimination violates federal and state laws and can entitle employees to compensation.
Hiring & Promotion
Job Loss & Retaliation
Denial of Accommodations
Hostile Treatment
Post-Birth & Breastfeeding Discrimination
Under federal and state law, employers must provide accommodations such as:
Employers cannot force you to take unpaid leave if a reasonable accommodation allows you to keep working safely.
Both federal and state laws protect employees from pregnancy discrimination.
Prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions.
Covers pregnancy-related medical conditions, such as high-risk pregnancies or postpartum complications.
Provides up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave for qualifying employees.
Requires employers to provide pumping breaks and a private, non-bathroom lactation space.
Requires reasonable accommodations for pregnancy and related conditions.
Provides strong protections against pregnancy discrimination.
Allows job-protected bonding leave for parents.
Provides up to 4 months of job-protected leave for pregnancy-related disability.
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No. Firing someone for pregnancy is illegal.
Often yes, but the process should be simple and stress-free.
Yes. Employers must allow reasonable time for medical visits.
Yes. It must be private and cannot be a bathroom.
That may be illegal. You cannot be forced onto leave without medical necessity.
Yes. Emotional and mental hardship can be compensable.
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