Pregnancy-related health conditions can make it harder for you to do your job. If you're dealing with things like morning sickness, gestational diabetes, or other health problems during pregnancy, these conditions might affect your work. It’s important to know your...
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Pregnancy Discrimination
What should pregnant women know about FMLA leave?
Pregnant women sometimes need to take time off work for issues related to their pregnancy. Even when she has an uneventful pregnancy, the woman will need time off work for prenatal appointments, childbirth and the recovery after. Some of that time might be covered...
How does pregnancy discrimination affect job opportunities?
Not hiring someone just because they are going to have a baby is unfair. There are laws that protect people from being treated unfairly because they are pregnant. Even if employers don't say it directly, they might still avoid hiring pregnant people for unfair...
How common is pregnancy discrimination, really?
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...
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 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...