6 Forms of Workplace Discrimination against Pregnant Women
There are many women who become pregnant during the course of their employment, and prior to 1978, a woman could be terminated from her job for becoming pregnant. However, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 made it illegal for a woman to be fired from her job or discriminated against at work for becoming pregnant. Unfortunately, many employers choose not to obey these laws, and pregnancy discrimination is rapidly becoming one of the most common forms of workplace discrimination in the United States.
If you or someone you love has suffered discrimination at work for being pregnant, it is advisable to consult with a skilled Dallas employment lawyer about your case. Contact the Ross Law Group today at 800-634-8042.
Examples of Pregnancy Discrimination
Many employers unfortunately choose to ignore laws set forth by the government barring discriminatory actions against pregnant women or mothers of infants. The following are representative examples of pregnancy discrimination.
- Refusing to hire a pregnant woman
- Paying a pregnant woman less than other employees
- Assigning unfavorable job tasks to pregnant women
- Refusing to promote a pregnant woman
- Firing a pregnant woman or a woman who has just had a child
- Offering fewer benefits to pregnant women
If you have been the victim of workplace pregnancy discrimination, an experienced employment lawyer can help you fight for compensation.
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If you or someone you care about has been discriminated against at work due to pregnancy, please contact a Dallas employment lawyer of the Ross Law Group at 800-634-8042.