Pregnancy discrimination is on the rise. Too many people are unaware of their rights under the law. Set forth below are some of the protections afforded under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Title VII’s pregnancy-related protections include: Hiring: An employer cannot refuse to hire a pregnant woman because
In New York, pregnancy leave is not guaranteed by law. Accordingly, there is no obligation for an employer to provide its employees with any amount of leave for pregnancy. In other words, there is no provision for New York Pregnancy Leave. Unless the company has a policy of providing such
Pregnancy Discrimination in NYC: What laws protect pregnant women from pregnancy discrimination in NYC? New York City has recently enacted the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which requires employers in New York City who employ at least four employees to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees. Striving to prevent pregnancy discrimination
I’m Pregnant—Does the Law in New York Protect Me at Work? You have just learned that you are pregnant. Along with the excitement of this time in your life, you may find that there are matters that you need to navigate at work. Among these issues are what to do
