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...
Pregnancy Discrimination
What should you know about pregnancy discrimination?
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...
Men and women can suffer from paternity leave discrimination
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...
Three things pregnant employees should know about their rights
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...