It’s 2024, and women make up half or more of the general labor force – so is pregnancy discrimination actually still that prevalent? Unfortunately, it is. In fact, one out of five mothers say that they’ve personally experienced pregnancy discrimination at work. A...
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Pregnancy Discrimination
What your employer might not tell you about pregnancy leave
In Washington State, pregnant workers have specific rights when it comes to taking leave from their jobs. However, employers may not always provide full information about these rights, leaving some workers unaware of the benefits and protections available to them. It...
Do you have to tell your boss if you are pregnant in Washington?
Pregnancy is a significant life event, often bringing about numerous questions regarding workplace rights and obligations. If you're pregnant and employed in Washington, you might wonder about your responsibilities when it comes to informing your employer. Your rights...
What questions can employers not ask during an interview?
Employers sometimes mistakenly believe that they can ask any questions they want during an interview. After all, it is their business and their decision about which employee they hire. They think this gives them the right to ask anything that they deem prudent. But...
Pregnancy discrimination before you become pregnant
It is illegal for your employer to discriminate against you on the basis of pregnancy. If you become pregnant and they decide to fire you and replace you with another worker, for example, that could be a violation of your rights. You deserve equal treatment to other...
What is misperception discrimination?
Workplace discrimination happens when someone is discriminated against based on their inclusion in a protected class. Examples of protected classes include gender, age, religion, national origin and much more. Employers are supposed to give all employees fair...
Challenges of career advancement during and after pregnancy
Pregnant women often face significant challenges and biases in the workplace, particularly when it comes to career advancement. These issues can affect both their current jobs and their long-term career paths. Knowing what these challenges are is the first step toward...
What is “forced leave,” and what effect can it have on women?
It wasn’t that long ago that women in the workforce took great pains to hide the fact that they were pregnant from their employers as long as they could – because the moment they started “showing” their employers were likely to make them take leave (if they weren’t...
Do I have to use vacation days during pregnancy disability leave?
Pregnancy is a significant and transformative period in a woman's life, often requiring dedicated time for rest and medical care. During this transformative time, many women wonder about the intersection of pregnancy disability leave and vacation days. It is important...
What does pregnancy discrimination look like?
Both state and federal laws protect employees from pregnancy discrimination. In a nutshell, pregnancy discrimination occurs when a pregnant individual is treated unfairly solely because of their condition. While this may sound straightforward, pregnancy discrimination...