Time To Even The Playing Field
Pregnancy is an exciting but challenging time. Women who are about to become mothers have a lot of planning to do. They need to get their homes and finances ready. They need to make sure that they have appropriate foods and medications on hand. Most women intend to...
Pregnancy can be a magical time for an expectant mother. It can also be a very difficult time. During pregnancy, women are vulnerable to domestic violence and an assortment of health challenges. They may also face discrimination. Some pregnant women get mistreated in...
New mothers have a lot of medical challenges to overcome. Frequently, they may have lingering pain and functional limitations related to the changes that occur during labor and delivery as well as pregnancy. They also lactate or produce milk as a source of nutrition...
Congratulations! You're pregnant. While you may be excited, navigating work during this time can be challenging, depending on your circumstances. Thankfully, California offers strong protections for expecting and working people. If you’re a pregnant working...
A majority of employers in California and around the country use automated tools like artificial intelligence algorithms when they screen job applicants, which some experts believe will lead to a sharp rise in pregnancy discrimination. AI algorithms narrow down a...
Pregnant workers and new parents may find that they are facing unjust treatment on the job related to their needs throughout the pregnancy or with their new children. While there are robust protections under California labor law protecting workers from pregnancy and...
Pregnant workers in California are entitled to the same opportunities as any other employees. However, although pregnancy discrimination is illegal, it still occurs. It’s important to know how it can happen. What is pregnancy discrimination? Employment law makes it...
Some employers or work colleagues in California treat pregnant mothers and expecting fathers differently as they do others. If you have ever suffered from or fear that you could be subject to discrimination and unlawful workplace treatment, here is what you need to...
If you have concerns about working while pregnant, take heart. You have strong rights under state and federal laws, including California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL), and the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act...