Southern California Sex Discrimination Attorneys
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that
it is illegal to discriminate against a woman because she
is pregnant or has health conditions related to giving
childbirth. Every year in the United States countless women
file pregnancy discrimination lawsuits, many of which are
against their employers. If you have been the victim of
pregnancy discrimination you should seek the legal advice
and representation of an experienced California pregnancy
discrimination attorney at the Law Offices of Terry Davis.
The following situations are examples of pregnancy discrimination:
- Being denied pregnancy-related benefits because you
are unwed
- Being fired due to being pregnant
- Not being hired solely on the fact that you are pregnant
- Not being promoted in your current job due to the fact
that you are pregnant
Employers are not expected to give pregnant employees
special treatment, but they are expected to accommodate
the pregnant employee as they would an employee who is
temporarily disabled, such as adjusting work duties so
that the employee can still perform work responsibilities.
California is one of the few states that pay women a fraction
of their regular pay while they take time off of work due
to pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical issues. Employers
in California are also required to hold open the job position
of a pregnant employee for a determined amount of time.
This means that if a pregnant employee takes time off of
work due to pregnancy related issues, she can have a job
with the company if she is able to return to work within
the time allotted.
Pregnancy discrimination is a form of sex discrimination,
and any employer who practices discriminatory hiring, is
in violation of the law. If you were discriminated against
because you are pregnant or were denied pregnancy-related
benefits or pay by your employer you should you should
contact a pregnancy discrimination attorney right away
to discuss your case.
If you or a loved one has been the victim
of pregnancy discrimination, please contact a California
pregnancy discrimination lawyer today at the Law Offices
of Terry Davis.
1-800-783-9360
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