The Los Angeles employment law attorney at the Leichter Law Firm, APC, Aryeh Leichter, knows that in California, pregnant employees are protected by robust state and federal laws designed to prevent discrimination and ensure fair treatment in the workplace.
Pregnant California employees must understand their rights against discrimination. This knowledge empowers them to protect themselves from unfair treatment and ensures they can advocate for the accommodations and leave they are entitled to.
This understanding helps maintain their job security and health benefits during a vulnerable time and promotes a fair and supportive workplace environment for all employees.
Which California Workplace Laws Protect Employees from Pregnancy Discrimination?
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This includes protection against unfair hiring practices, wrongful termination, and denial of promotions or benefits.
Under the Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDL), pregnant employees are entitled to up to four months of unpaid leave if they are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. During this leave, employers must maintain the employee’s health insurance coverage and reinstate them to the same or a comparable position upon return.
Additionally, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to bond with a new child, which can be used after pregnancy disability leave.
The federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) further reinforces these protections by prohibiting discrimination based on pregnancy in any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, and benefits. Employers must treat pregnancy-related conditions like any other temporary disability concerning employment practices.
Contact the Leichter Law Firm, APC Pregnancy Discrimination Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Understanding your rights and the legal protections available can empower you to take action and seek fair treatment in the workplace. If you believe you have been discriminated against due to pregnancy, contact Aryeh Leichter, the Leichter Law Firm, APC founder, and pregnancy discrimination attorney in Los Angeles County, today to discuss the legal remedies that may be available for your unique workplace circumstances, starting with a free consultation by calling (818)-915-6624 or contacting the firm online.