San Diego Pregnancy Discrimination Attorney

The Gomez Law Firm represents employees in pregnancy discrimination cases, addressing the legal issues of compliance, negotiation of limited settlements and the filing of claims. Federal and state laws make it unlawful for employers to make discriminatory decisions on the basis of pregnancy as it relates to hiring, firing, demoting, promoting, compensating, and other terms and conditions of employment. These laws related to pregnancy discrimination are quite complicated so it is best to consult an experienced employment law attorney to review your rights and course of action.

Pregnancy is categorized as a temporary disability under the law. At the Gomez Law Firm, we aggressively advocate for our clients' rights before, during and after childbirth and hold employers financially accountable for pregnancy discrimination. Employers are required to provide pregnant employees with the same treatment and benefits they give to employees with temporary disabilities. For instance, employers must hold open a position for a pregnancy-related absence the same period of time positions are held open for employees on sick or disability leave. Severe morning sickness, doctor-ordered bed rest, childbirth, recovery from childbirth, and other related medical conditions all fall under this law.

You may have a claim for pregnancy discrimination if:

• You were fired after your employer was notified or discovered that you were pregnant
• You were fired after you requested maternity leave
• You are disciplined or harassed by the owner or your supervisor after your pregnancy became common knowledge
• It was stated or implied that your job would not be there when you come back
• If you were demoted, denied pay or benefits, or suddenly began receiving poor performance reviews upon your return from maternity leave
• You were denied a promotion or other employment benefit because of your pregnancy

A successful pregnancy discrimination case under either state or federal law can hold an employer liable for lost income, benefits, damage to career prospects, and serious emotional distress related to the violation of the employee's rights. Our experienced employment discrimination attorneys know how to investigate and present claims of unfair treatment due to unlawful termination, demotion, or denial of protected rights. There are instances where women won’t know that they were the victims of pregnancy discrimination until they contact us regarding their unemployment benefits claims being denied. If you believe that you may be the victim of pregnancy discrimination, contact The Gomez Law Firm so that our experienced employment lawyers may assess your situation and provide you with the legal guidance to protect your rights.