Pregnancy discrimination 101
Under the law, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against a woman based on her pregnancy. Although both state and federal statutes protect women against pregnancy discrimination in the...
View ArticleHow Would Passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Impact California’s...
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) was passed more than 40 years ago to protect the jobs and health of pregnant workers across the United States. However, the PDA’s vague language made it difficult...
View ArticleWill 2021 be a Record Year for Federal Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuits?
Shockingly, data shows that the number of federal pregnancy discrimination lawsuits has been steadily increasing since 2016. 2021 is currently on-track to become another record year. Surprisingly, the...
View ArticleWhat Does the “Silenced No More Act” Mean for California Workers?
Earlier this month, SB 331, more popularly known as the “Silenced No More Act,” passed the California state legislature. The bill will now proceed to Governor Gavin Newsom to be signed into law. If...
View ArticleNew federal protections go into effect for pregnant workers
At the end of June, a federal law took effect providing new protections for pregnant and postpartum workers in the United States. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires employers to offer...
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