If you are pregnant, multiple California laws protect you and provide you with certain rights in the workplace. These laws include the California Family Rights Act, which guarantees job-protected leave, and the Fair Employment and Housing Act, which protects against discrimination. You are also protected by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act under federal law.
To find out more about how we can fight for you, give our pregnancy discrimination attorneys a call or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with a Riverside pregnancy discrimination lawyer. You can also read on to learn about what an attorney can do for you and when your employer may be in violation of the law.
When Does an Employer Violate Pregnancy Discrimination Laws?
An employer may violate pregnancy discrimination laws in many circumstances, including:
- If an employer denies you a promotion, raise, or any workplace benefits because of your pregnancy
- If an employer fires or demotes you for being pregnant, for experiencing pregnancy-related complications, or for taking pregnancy-related leave you’re entitled to under the law
- If an employer establishes job requirements that have the effect of disqualifying more pregnant women without having a legitimate job-related reason for the requirements
- If an employer allows a hostile work environment where you are made unreasonably uncomfortable due to your pregnancy
- If an employer fails to provide reasonable accommodations to allow you to continue doing your job while you are pregnant
In these situations, you can make a complaint to state or federal authorities, or you can file a lawsuit to pursue a claim for compensation. A Riverside pregnancy discrimination lawyer can help you to understand your options and take the right legal action for your situation.
How a Riverside Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyer Can Help You
Yadegar, Minoofar & Soleymani, LLP has decades of experience fighting for injured employees, and we have helped our clients recover millions of dollars in compensation when they were discriminated against based on their pregnancy. Our team will be there from day one to:
- Help you to prove discrimination occurred and to demonstrate the extent of your damages
- Make a complaint with state or federal agencies like the EEOC or the California Civil Rights Department (CRD)
- File a lawsuit on your behalf to help you get compensation for losses resulting from the unlawful discriminatory behavior
- Negotiate a settlement outside of court with your employer or go to court to demonstrate the extent of harm and maximize the compensation you receive
Pregnancy should be a time in your life when you are joyfully looking forward to meeting your child — it should not be a time when you are worried about your livelihood because your employer treats you wrongfully.
Our firm is serious about fighting for those who are discriminated against while pregnant, and we will keep you informed throughout your case as we aggressively advocate for you.
Contact Our Riverside Pregnancy Discrimination Attorney Today
To find out more about how Yadegar, Minoofar & Soleymani, LLP can help you, give our employment lawyer in LA a call or contact us online today. Your consultation is free, so reach out to learn about how a Riverside pregnancy discrimination lawyer can build your case and fight for justice.