Woodland Hills Pregnancy Discrimination Attorney
Fighting for the Recognition You Deserve
Under California law, employers are prohibited from discriminating against pregnant workers. However, each year, pregnant women in the workplace find themselves in precarious professional circumstances due to employers who view them as a liability. When these employers have an adverse effect on their pregnant employees, the employees may have legal grounds to seek relief.
At the Law Office of Payab & Associates, our team of Woodland Hills employment lawyers has recovered millions in relief for California workers who have been wronged by their employers. If you have been discriminated against because of your pregnancy, our team is ready to hear your story, outline your options and, if needed, diligently pursue restitution on your behalf.
Your employer does not have to get the last word in this matter. Contact our office at (818) 918-5522 today.
Forms of Pregnancy Discrimination
Because workers who become pregnant suddenly have medical and family planning responsibilities to tend to (including maternity leave), many employers will look for excuses to marginalize or even terminate them. Pregnant employees have been exposed to numerous actions from employers that qualify as discrimination because of this.
Common forms of discrimination against pregnant workers include:
- Termination of employment (before or after birth)
- Denied maternity leave
- Denied promotions
- Denial of training
- Demotions
- Refusal to hire
- Denial of time off to tend to medical needs
- Failure to preserve position following maternity leave
If you believe you have been subject to one of these actions due to your pregnancy, you may have viable legal options to seek relief from your employer. Our firm knows what it takes to substantiate these claims against California employers and what can be done to ensure that these workers' voices are heard before our legal system
Suggested Reading:
- Can I Be Denied a Job Because I’m Pregnant?
- Reasonable Accommodation for Pregnancy
- Wrongfully Terminated For Being Pregnant
Start the process today. Contact the Law Office of Payab & Associates to request a consultation.
