Benefits Of Hiring A Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyer

Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful experiences for the family. However, this can also be a delicate time with changing family dynamics, financial costs, and health concerns. It is crucial that pregnant mothers and their families get the support that they need if they were to face any challenges.

One key struggle that has arisen over the years is the issue of pregnancy discrimination. This refers to if your workplace treats you unfairly due to your pregnancy. This can take various forms. It is important that you protect your rights with an experienced pregnancy discrimination lawyer, especially since regulations differ from state to state.

What Is Pregnancy Discrimination?

Unlike other forms of discrimination, such as sexism or racism, pregnancy discrimination is less discussed and can be harder to identify due to intersectionality. Moreover, due to the conditions and benefits that come with pregnancy, the ways that you or your loved one can be discriminated against can also be unique to the situation. This is especially so because pregnancy discrimination might, in some cases, also overlap with disability discrimination. Some situations that might necessitate hiring a pregnancy discrimination lawyer include:

• Getting arbitrarily fired for being pregnant. As long as your company has more than 15 employees, you will likely be protected under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA).

• Not getting your entitled 12 weeks of unpaid leave. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), companies with more than 50 employees must grant eligible employees a certain amount of unpaid medical leave. Other factors determining your eligibility include your length of work with the company, and the hours clocked.

• Unequal treatment in using your accrued leave.

• Not being offered accommodations. Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), pregnant women might be eligible for accommodations to ensure that they can work in a safe environment. These include additional breaks to use the bathroom, avoiding certain marginal job responsibilities like lifting heavy objects, shift changes, etc. These can be complex and overlap with disability discrimination.

• Being fired for missed work. If you are getting fired because you have missed too many days of work due to your pregnancy, it might be a case for unlawful termination.

Benefits of Working with a Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyer

Being wrongfully discriminated against, facing unlawful termination, or simply not getting the compensation and accommodation that you are entitled to is wrong. Especially during a pregnancy where a mother requires all the rest and support they need, neglecting to provide and impinging on the right to work in a safe environment can cause unnecessary stress and potential consequences for the mother or child.

As with other forms of discrimination lawsuits, filing for pregnancy discrimination and securing your rights can be an arduous and complicated process. Not only will you need to prove that you have been discriminated against, but might also need to go through long hours of research and paperwork. Working with an experienced and dedicated lawyer means that you can outsource these efforts and spend time building better memories with your family.

At Sirmabekian Law Firm, our team is experienced in different forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases. Our knowledgeable attorneys will not only listen to you and fight for you in court but also dedicate their efforts to ensuring you get the best results possible.