Legal Protection For Workers
Pregnant workers face discrimination at many workplaces across the nation. This discrimination often comes in different forms, too. One of many forms is "icing out" a worker. But what exactly does this mean? What does it mean to be "iced out"? Icing someone out...
Unfortunately, discrimination against protected parties still happens on a daily basis at workplaces nationwide. This includes discrimination against pregnant workers. Despite the many benefits that technology obviously brings to the workplace, it can also cause...
Pregnancy discrimination is an unfortunate reality in certain workplaces in California and all across the country. Malicious employers might use your pregnancy as an excuse to hinder your career or simply to cause you undue stress. One way this harmful behavior might...
In California, certain laws prevent mistreatment by employers due to pregnancy. Part of these protections entails pregnancy disability leave (PDL), which provides workers with time off while also preserving their employment. Workers must understand what this law...
Having a baby can bring a lot of excitement into your life, but you might feel uneasy about sharing the news with your boss. You might have concerns about how this development in your personal life could impact your profession. Regardless of the changes, your employer...
Pregnancy can interfere with a lot of aspects of your life including your job. Between medical appointments, bodily changes and general pregnancy-related needs, it is less likely that you can continue to work at full capacity. Knowing your rights can help you protect...
Will U.S. employers be responsive to the newly implemented Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which provides certain protections to pregnant workers? It is obviously too soon to tell, but many workers and their families remain optimistic. After years of debate among...
Whether you are currently pregnant, you recently gave birth or you want to have a child in the near future, pregnancy discrimination could affect you in different ways. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, pregnancy discrimination can involve...
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) protects pregnant women from unfair treatment in the workplace. While it identifies pregnancy and childbirth as covered conditions, it also mentions related medical conditions. This term is vague, and many women might not know...
For many people in professional work settings, uniforms still make up a big part of workplace culture. And for women, these uniforms can sometimes seem tighter fitting and slimmer than most. This potentially creates a problem when a pregnant worker is no longer able...