Pregnancy should not force you to choose between your health and your career. Federal and Washington state laws protect pregnant employees from discrimination and require many employers to provide reasonable accommodations that allow them to continue working safely....
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Month: June 2026
Can a warehouse fire you after a workplace injury?
A sudden injury while moving heavy freight or operating warehouse equipment can change your life in an instant. You may face severe physical pain, unexpected medical bills and deep anxiety about your job security. Many hourly laborers fear that reporting a hurt back...
Can employers demote workers who request accommodations?
Professionals with debilitating medical conditions may need accommodations to work. Some people develop illnesses or injuries during employment that alter their functional capabilities. They may request accommodations that allow them to continue working in the same...
Do mothers have a right to pump at work?
Mothers in Washington absolutely have a right to pump at work. They may need to do this for an extended amount of time after giving birth, and it is a way for them to focus on the best interests not just of themselves, but also of their children. This right is...
How to report workplace pregnancy discrimination in Washington
Pregnancy discrimination still happens in many Washington workplaces. If your employer treats you unfairly because you are pregnant, have recently given birth or have a related medical condition, you have the right to take action. Reporting it can help protect you and...
Discrimination in the workplace based on a past pregnancy
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is generally understood as treating a job applicant or employee unfavorably because they are pregnant. However, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits...