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If you have experienced pregnancy discrimination in the workplace, contact Majarian Law Group immediately. Then make sure to preserve any evidence relevant to your case — some employers may try to fudge paperwork to protect themselves if they have an inkling of pending legal action.
Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace
Pregnancy discrimination is something that many women experience in the workplace. Employers may begin to treat an employee differently (in an often negative manner) due to their pregnancy or planned childbirth. The fact is, this is a form of discrimination.
It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against or terminate the employment of an employee based on their pregnancy. While unlawful, some employers do terminate pregnant employees or make their jobs unreasonably difficult. Some companies may not want to give an employee maternity leave even though it may be a part of their benefits package.
Common forms of pregnancy discrimination include:
Not being hired due to visible pregnancy or increased likelihood of becoming pregnant
At no point is it right for a manager to ask questions about a pregnancy. Medical information is protected.
Being fired after maternity leave
Mothers who have been out of the office are fired for a lack of production even if they were entitled to the leave.
Being fired after informing an employer of a pregnancy
Documentation of informing your employer is important as a paper trail is essential in some cases.
Receiving a reduction in pay or hours due to pregnancy
Watch for this happening slowly as a drastic cut in hours or pay can often immediately raise suspicion.
Being removed from job assignments, promotion, training, or access to benefits due to pregnancy
Some employers incorrectly believe that it is possible to effectively balance work and parenting.
Being denied disability leave or leave without pay due to pregnancy, if other employees are regularly granted that
Any situation where you are treated differently than others in similar situations can be a form of discrimination.
Being prohibited from returning to work for a predetermined length of time after childbirth
You have the right to earn an income and return to the office after pregnancy.
Under federal law, employers are not allowed to discriminate against women because they:
Are pregnant
Were pregnant
Could become pregnant
Have a medical condition related to pregnancy; or
Have had or may be considering an abortion.
Pregnancy discrimination occurs when expectant women are fired, not hired, or otherwise discriminated against due to their pregnancy, intention to become pregnant, or childbirth.
If you feel that you have been a victim of pregnancy discrimination in the workplace, Majarian Law Group is here for you
Why Choose Majarian Law GROUP?
Our highly skilled litigators will build an iron-clad case in your defense and make the extra effort to tailor the case for your specific experience. We don’t believe in blanket solutions or approaches to law; your experience is unique. We will provide you with quality legal representation and help answer any questions about the legal process. Majarian Law Group is here to do what’s right for you and your family.
Garen Majarian
Founder and Lead Attorney
Garen Majarian is the founder of Majarian Law Group, APC. He represents California employees in individual actions and class action disputes against their current or former employers. Garen received his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in 2020. Prior to attending law school, Garen earned his B.A. in Urban Studies and Planning from California State University, Northridge with summa cum laude honors.
Sahag Majarian II
Attorney
Sahag Majarian graduated from Loyola Law School in 1989. He has over 30 years of experience representing consumers and employees against large corporations. Most of the clients represented by Sahag are working class individuals whose rights have been violated at work or in their daily lives. Sahag is passionate about representing the average person in an effort to tip the scales and balance the rights of the powerless against the powerful. He has found that the class-action mechanism is the best avenue to help large number of individuals achieve justice in a single action.
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