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...
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Pregnancy Discrimination
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...
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,...
Employees can overcome pregnancy discrimination
Pregnancy discrimination can be a daunting reality for many working women, presenting obstacles to career growth and undermining their professional contributions. Overcoming these challenges requires empowerment and resilience in the face of bias. Find information on...
3 subtle signs of workplace pregnancy discrimination
While being pregnant comes with exciting changes, that does not mean your workplace has a right to create unwarranted changes. Washington State has statutes in place to ensure your rights while pregnant. Unfortunately, the signs of discrimination do not always come in...
Rights under Title VII and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects employees from pregnancy discrimination. As noted by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, employees and job applicants may file claims against companies that discriminate based on pregnancy. Workers have the...
Can your employer deny you a promotion because you are pregnant?
When a new position opens up at your company, you might feel that you are a shoo-in due to your qualifications and the great contributions you can make in that role. However, your superior might try to deny you that promotion on the basis that you are pregnant and...
Can pregnant workers get fired for not wearing the uniform?
Many jobs require a uniform, and for a number of those, not adhering to the dress code is a good enough reason for an employee to end up fired. However, exceptions to this rule do exist. For example, pregnant workers must have an allowance and do not have to follow...