Pregnancy Discrimination
Were you discriminated against because you were pregnant? We can help.
Many women fear telling their employer about the pregnancy because they are afraid they will lose their job or that their employer will retaliate against them. You cannot be treated less favorably, nor can your employer terminate you due to your pregnancy. Subtle signs of pregnancy discrimination include differences in your performance reviews after notifying your employer you are pregnant, a reduction in hours, or the perception that you are disabled (being pregnant is not a disability).
There are different types of leave available in California to employees for pregnancy and baby bonding:
Types of Pregnancy-Related Leave in California
| Category | CFRA Leave | PDL Leave | FEHA Leave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who is Eligible | Anyone who has worked for an employer with 5 or more employees who has worked 1,250 hours or more for the same employer within the past year | If you have a pregnancy related disability | Anyone with a disability, including for non-pregnancy related disabilities. |
| Length of Leave | Up to 12 weeks | Up to 4 months | A Reasonable Amount of Time. |
| Is my Job Protected? | Yes, you must be reinstated to the same and/or similar position | Yes, you must be reinstated to the same and/or similar position | It depends upon the specific facts and circumstances. |
| Can be Used for Baby Bonding? | Yes. | No. | No. |
| Can be Used Intermittently? | Yes, in increments of at least 2 weeks. | Yes, if determined to be a reasonable accommodation. | Yes, if determined to be a reasonable accommodation. |
The extent to which any of these rights and obligations applies to you will depend on various factors. If you believe that you were discriminated against because of your pregnancy, contact us to discuss your potential case.