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...
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Pregnancy Discrimination
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...
3 basic accommodations employers may deny pregnant workers
The doctors overseeing a woman's pregnancy will often recommend certain restrictions regarding behavior and diet for her safety and the well-being of her unborn child. Many of those restrictions may apply to her employment. Companies should seek to accommodate...
How long do I have to sue for workplace discrimination in WA?
Every employee deserves a stress-free workplace. And most employers take appropriate measures to ensure that the workplace is conducive. However, it’s not uncommon for an employee to encounter an incident of discrimination. Whether it is perpetrated by the employer,...
What does the PUMP Act mean for employees?
Breast milk is a superfood for your baby, full of vitamins and minerals that can strengthen their immunity. Your baby shouldn't miss out on these nutrients just because you must return to work. Thankfully, there’s a law in place that empowers and supports nursing...
Documenting pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace affects many expecting mothers in Washington. While it may impact your work experience, it may also have emotional effects. Documenting any instances of discrimination you experience helps protect your rights. It also...
Women should not have to choose between a career and a baby
Pregnancy is hard enough on any woman but imagine working long hours without the proper benefits and workplace accommodations you deserve. It might be the reason why women are choosing to delay pregnancy. Pregnant women not only have to deal with growing a human being...
What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2023?
The majority of employers in California must provide their pregnant employees with “reasonable accommodations” under the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. As noted on the EEOC.gov website, the accommodations must cover “known limitations.” If you become pregnant,...