Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats a worker unfairly because she is pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or using maternity leave. The Washington D.C. employment lawyers at Bernabei & Kabat, PLLC help employees protect their rights when pregnancy affects hiring, promotion, job security, or workplace treatment.
If you are pregnant, you may have concerns about how this could affect your status at work. While it is illegal to discriminate against women who are pregnant or are of childbearing age, employers may not be understanding and may subject you to unfair policies. The lawyers at Bernabei & Kabat, PLLC, help women in Washington, D.C., protect their rights in the workplace.
Experiencing pregnancy discrimination can be disheartening and overwhelming. If you are a victim of this form of mistreatment, you can take action to protect your interests by turning to our experienced team. Nationally recognized for our willingness to fight for equitable treatment in workplaces, complex or difficult cases do not intimidate us. If your employer is mistreating you due to your pregnancy or using maternity leave, we can assist you.
You don’t have to navigate these issues alone. Our workplace discrimination attorneys can evaluate the circumstances of the discrimination you are facing and determine the best course of action.
Pregnancy discrimination is also sex discrimination as it is the negative treatment of an employee because of her gender. You have the right to a workplace free from mistreatment, harassment and retaliatory treatment from your employers. Some women experience pregnancy discrimination in the following ways:
Pregnancy discrimination can take many forms. Sometimes the mistreatment is obvious. In other situations, the employer may try to disguise its actions as business decisions.
Our attorneys regularly assist employees who experience situations such as:
Employers may not treat pregnancy as a reason to limit an employee’s opportunities or job security. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act makes your rights in the workplace clear. If you believe your pregnancy affected how you were treated at work, an employment lawyer can help you understand your legal options.
There are several laws that prohibit pregnancy discrimination and protect employees in Washington DC. You are covered with important safeguards by Federal law under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District of Columbia Human Rights Act also offers strong protections against discrimination based on:
Because of these laws, employers may have to provide reasonable accommodations during your pregnancy, and protect you from retaliation for asserting your rights. If your employer ignores these obligations, legal action may be necessary to protect your career and financial stability.
If you experienced any of the above or other types of mistreatment, you do not have to suffer in silence. Through the appropriate course of legal action, it is possible to hold your employer accountable for mistreatment, preserve your job or seek financial compensation.
The attorneys at Bernabei & Kabat, PLLC have extensive experience representing employees in complex workplace disputes. Our firm has built a national reputation for advocating on behalf of workers facing discrimination, retaliation, and other unlawful employment practices.
When pregnancy discrimination threatens your career or professional reputation, legal guidance can make an important difference. Contact us to speak with a Washington D.C. pregnancy discrimination lawyer today.
Our attorneys have over 85 years of combined experience, and we know what it takes to fight for the interests of women who experienced pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. Our team will fight for justice on your behalf, and you can learn how by calling our office at 202.745.1942 or reaching out online for an appointment.
