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Being pregnant is an emotionally and physically trying period for both parents. With you undergoing a life-altering experience, you shouldn’t have to worry about job security. Despite state and federal laws in place, employers tend to discriminate against pregnant women and new parents. Under California law, it’s illegal for employers to discriminate against pregnant women, when interviewing, hiring, promoting, increasing pay, or terminating them.

If you find yourself in a position where you feel your employer is treating you unfairly or unlawfully, become familiar with California laws such as the following:

• According to California law, an employer with at least five employees must allow their employees a maximum of four months of unpaid leave per pregnancy.
• Any California employer with at least 50 employees must provide a maximum of 12 additional weeks of parenting leaves to any employee covered by the California Family Rights Act (CFRA).
• Due to the two different types of leaves mentioned above, an employee can be eligible for a maximum of seven months of leave, including time off for the pregnancy period, childbirth, and parenting.
• An employee is eligible for pregnancy disability leave if they are unable to work temporarily owing to their pregnancy. These leaves can be availed altogether or used intermittently, depending upon the employee’s discretion. It’s important to note that being completely incapacitated is not necessary to qualify for leaves.

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Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, you can take pregnancy disability leave, too. A pregnancy-related condition is considered a temporary disability. Consequently, an employer must provide the same accommodation and treatment they would provide to an employee with a temporary disability. Certain employers are subtle with their actions, so you may be unaware of the discrimination you’re subjected to. Hiring a pregnancy and leave lawyer in Los Angeles is an essential step to keeping your job.

Following are how an employer can discriminate against pregnant applicants or employees:

• Refusal to hire
• Asking a female applicant in an interview whether she intends to become pregnant
• Demoting an employee who is pregnant
• Altering job assignments without any given valid reason
• Deliberately assigning physically-straining jobs to force the employee to quit
• Terminating a pregnant employee without cause

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If you or a loved one return to your workplace after a pregnancy-related leave, and find that you’ve been terminated, you/they have strong grounds for filing a suit against your/their employer. Our lawyers can fight on your behalf if your employer discriminates against you due to specific medical conditions, such as pre-eclampsia or lactation issues, as well. With a working knowledge of employment law, a pregnancy and leave lawyer in Los Angeles can support and guide you.

Pregnancy is protected under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), so any employer terminating an employee solely due to their pregnancy can face possible punitive damages and financial penalties. Whether you’ve been prevented from taking your FMLA leave or don’t understand complex maternity laws, hire Siman Law Firm to take action for you.

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