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A jury in a New York state court found the defendant, the three plaintiffs’ former employer, liable under state law for harassment and terminating their employment because of their pregnancies. The total damages award comes to nearly $6.2 million. Three former administrative workers of G.E.B. Medical Management, Inc., Marlena Santana, Yasminda Davis, and Melissa Rodriguez, […]

Many pregnancies go smoothly, with routine doctor’s visits for nine months then an uneventful and uncomplicated birth. As a result, the mother may only need a few weeks off from work for the time leading up to and following the birth. But what happens if there are complications or problems with the pregnancy? Does the

One might think that pregnancy discrimination is rare. Yet, pregnancy discrimination is not only common, it is on the rise. Many women, however, don’t take action, even in the face of blatant illegal behavior. As an employment lawyer focused on pregnancy discrimination, I frequently talk to workers reticent to take action. Why are so many

Working mothers and mothers-to-be have historically faced many more challenges and instances of workplace discrimination than their counterparts. Even today, in 2015, pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is rampant. But in recent months, there have been positive signs that the times may be changing. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court ruled in the Young vs.

Recently, there have been major changes and updates to the law with respect to pregnancy discrimination. In March of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Young v. United Parcel Service, Inc., creating a test for determining whether an employer has provided adequate accommodations for pregnant employees. But while Young was being decided, the U.S.

Fortunately, there are federal laws to provide protection for pregnant workers against discrimination in the workplace. And while it is significant that the law empowers women with the right not to be discriminated against because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, this does not mean that the practice has ended in the workplace. Indeed,

Discrimination cases are based on allegations that some negative action by an employer was motivated by an illegal, discriminatory bias against the worker because of some protected basis (sex, race, color, etc.). In cases where the protected basis is something the person is not born with (such as a disability due to an accident or

Are you a woman who has been discriminated against because you are pregnant? As made clear by the Forbes article, “Yes, Pregnancy Discrimination at Work Is Still a Huge Problem,” you’re not alone. But is there something you can do about it, such as filing a claim or lawsuit? The answer is yes, but you

Are you experiencing problems at work because you are pregnant? Perhaps you are thinking about doing something about it. Would it be helpful to at least know the steps of filing a pregnancy discrimination case? It’s good that you’re doing your research. Deciding to move forward on your claim is a big step. You want

Pregnancy Discrimination Act: What it is, and what it isn’t The Pregnancy Discrimination Act is a part of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Congress enacted the law in 1973 making it illegal for a company with 15 or more employees to discriminate against a woman because she is pregnant. As you might imagine, this means