Protecting Pregnant Workers' Rights in New York
Pregnancy should be a time of joy, not workplace stress. If you've been fired, demoted, or denied accommodations because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, Jessica will fight to protect your rights and your family's future.
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COMMON EXAMPLES
If you've experienced any of the following in New York, you may have grounds for a legal claim under federal, state, or city law.
Being fired, laid off, or forced out because you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant violates federal and New York law.
Employers must provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy-related conditions, such as modified duties, extra breaks, or schedule adjustments.
Refusing to hire a qualified candidate because she is pregnant or may become pregnant is illegal discrimination.
Reducing a pregnant employee's responsibilities, pay, or hours based on assumptions about her abilities or commitment.
Offensive comments, jokes, or hostile treatment related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding that creates a hostile work environment.
Punishing employees for taking maternity leave or requesting pregnancy-related accommodations.
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You may have a valid claim if you've experienced any of the following situations.
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Pregnancy Discrimination claims have strict filing deadlines. The sooner you act, the stronger your case.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pregnant workers in New York are protected by the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the New York State Human Rights Law, and the New York City Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy-related conditions.
No. It is illegal for employers to fire, demote, or take any adverse action against you because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. If you were terminated shortly after announcing your pregnancy, you may have a discrimination claim.
Employers must provide reasonable accommodations such as more frequent breaks, modified work schedules, temporary transfer to less strenuous duties, time off for prenatal appointments, and a private space for pumping breast milk.
Under New York State Human Rights Law, you have 3 years to file a pregnancy discrimination claim. Federal claims under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act must be filed with the EEOC within 300 days of the discriminatory act.
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Our New York pregnancy discrimination attorneys represent clients throughout the New York metropolitan area and beyond.
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