Nov 16, 2020
When sharing the good news with your boss and coworkers, discrimination might be the last thing on your mind.
The truth is many women experience unfair treatment - or even got fired - after revealing the news of their pregnancy.
If you’re pregnant and working, as a start, know your legal rights.
In this episode, we discuss:
00:29 - The legal rights of a pregnant woman within the workplace
01:33 - How to handle pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
03:57 - Are you entitled to maternity leave?
06:01 - What you should do when you found out you’re pregnant
11:33 - Examples of pregnancy discrimination
Resources Mentioned:
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 - https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/pregnancy-discrimination-act-1978
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/benefits-leave/fmla
- New York City Human Rights Law - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/cchr/law/pregnancy-legal-guidance.page
- New York State Human Rights Law - https://www.ny.gov/working-while-pregnant-know-your-rights/pregnancy-rights-employees-workplace
- Young v. United Parcel Service, Inc. - https://www.oyez.org/cases/2014/12-1226
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