Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace Continues

Many women have experienced pregnancy discrimination in the work place but as companies slowly ushering them out the door with subtle tactics that are against the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. With their increasing in size baby bump, companies are increasingly finding ways to force resignation and get pregnant women to quit their jobs. I’ve heard many instances where women will find themselves being downgraded because of pregnancy before marriage. In a society where it is acceptable and common to have children before marriage, some companies of religious origin and background are continuing to violate employee rights. Many women are unaware of the multiple forms of discrimination of pregnancy in the workplace.

The following are ways to tell if you are being discriminated against and what to do if you feel your career is in jeopardy.

• If someone refuses to hire you before or after acknowledgment of pregnancy.
• If you are threatened with termination while you are trying to get pregnant.
• Is your employer demanding a doctors notice concerning your ability to work during your pregnancy?
• Does your place of employment offer the same medical benefits during pregnancy as they do to male and spouses?
• Have your bosses started giving you poor performance reviews since you’ve gotten pregnant.
• Have attitudes toward your work performance changed dramatically since you’ve gotten pregnant?

If any or many apply to your situation it is recommended you start documenting all emails and correspondence prior to pregnancy and during pregnancy. Keep all paperwork or written warnings or termination. Speak with a local employment lawyer as soon as possible to find out your options and recover any losses you have or will incur. More about pregnancy discrimination lawyers in Frisco, Texas.

Related article

• Pregnant Women Still Face Job Discrimination (time.com)