Q. If an employee has been absent from work as a result of a pregnancy-related condition and recovers, may her employer require her to remain on leave until after her baby is born?
A. No. An employee must be permitted to work at all times during pregnancy when she is able to perform her job, if she works for an employer covered by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Source: EEOC Regulations, 29 C.F.R Part 1604.11
Showing posts with label pregnancy discrimination. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pregnancy discrimination. Show all posts
Friday, April 3, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Bypass me for promotion because of pregnancy?
Q. I was bypassed for a major promotion because I am pregnant. Can my boss do this?
A. No. The law is very specific when it comes to pregnancy discrimination. Your employer cannot take away credit for previous work years or seniority because you go on maternity leave, according to the US Department of Labor. These cases can be difficult to prove, as your boss may try to give different reasons for the adverse employment action, so you may need legal counsel. Colorado employment lawyer Kim Ryan handles federal and state pregnancy discrimination claims in Colorado and can be reached at kim@ryanfirm.com.
A. No. The law is very specific when it comes to pregnancy discrimination. Your employer cannot take away credit for previous work years or seniority because you go on maternity leave, according to the US Department of Labor. These cases can be difficult to prove, as your boss may try to give different reasons for the adverse employment action, so you may need legal counsel. Colorado employment lawyer Kim Ryan handles federal and state pregnancy discrimination claims in Colorado and can be reached at kim@ryanfirm.com.
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