While many people may know that discrimination at work based on race or sex is illegal, did you know that discrimination at work based on you pregnancy is also illegal? Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1964, you are protected from discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act applies to employers with over 15 workers.

Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, an employer cannot refuse to higher a woman because of her pregnancy. A boss may also not discriminate against a worker by treating a pregnant woman who is unable to preform her job due to her pregnancy differently from another disabled individual.

If you are a pregnant woman who has faced pregnancy discrimination at your Bay Area job don’t hesitate to get help. The experienced lawyers at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg are here to help you through this process. You can reach us at 1-888-204-1014. You can also visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com. We are here to help you!