San Diego Pregnancy Discrimination Attorneys

Pregnancy Discrimination Employment Lawyers

Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace or during the hiring process is prohibited as per the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, which added to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 regarding discrimination based on race, age or gender. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act states that it is illegal to discriminate based on pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy related medical conditions. Under this act, women who were pregnant would need to receive the same treatment as other employees. A woman’s pregnancy was not grounds to refuse to hire, to refuse to promote, or to fire her.

If you are or were pregnant and experienced discrimination as a result, you may be eligible to receive compensation or other relief for monetary or emotional damages. Legion Counsel can help. Let Legion Counsel help you find the best qualified employment attorney to fit your needs. The counsel we recommend will be compassionate but use aggressive techniques when needed to help you get the outcome you deserve. Our experience in San Diego employment law has proven to be essential in protecting the rights of pregnant women.

Pregnancy Discrimination in California

California’s pregnancy discrimination laws cover a variety of situations:

• Health insurance
• Sick and disability leave and benefits
• Benefits provided for workers on leave
• Equal treatment of pregnant and non-pregnant employees: regarding promotion, raises, hiring and firing

Pregnancy is not grounds for unfair treatment in the workplace. You may be able to perform the normal tasks required from your job and your work may be entirely unaffected, but your supervisor’s, co-workers or client’s prejudices may still affect you. Counsel can advise you on the best course of action to stop this discrimination.

Have you been the victim of pregnancy discrimination in San Diego? Contact us today!