Pregnancy Discrimination

Pregnancy Leave Attorneys in California 

Several state and federal laws protect California women from pregnancy discrimination in the workplace and provide rights for employees to take leave for pregnancy-related disabilities and baby bonding. These laws intersect with each other in complex ways. Protection under these laws may or may not apply to an individual employee depending on the size of the company, the employee's length of service, and other important factors.

Employers in California can not discriminate against pregnant women or women suffering from pregnancy-related conditions. For example, it is unlawful for an employer to pass over an otherwise qualified employee for a promotion because of pregnancy. Actionable discriminatory behavior by an employer can also include wrongful termination, harassment, demotion, relocation or other adverse employment actions.

Appell | Hilaire | Benardo LLP fights for the rights of pregnant workers. By empowering women with the knowledge concerning these complex laws, women can properly plan for pregnancy leave and can be better equipped to deal with situations that might arise upon their return to work. If litigation becomes necessary, you can count on our attorneys to handle your case aggressively with an eye on obtaining the best possible result.

How to Learn More

If you feel that you have been discharged, harassed, denied a leave of absence or otherwise treated unfairly because of your pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, we encourage you to contact us. Our attorneys practice exclusively in employment law and are highly knowledgeable in the laws that protect pregnant workers.

We represent clients throughout Los Angeles and Southern California. To schedule a free consultation with a lawyer at our firm, call 866-935-2902 or contact us by email.