Managing Maternity: Your Pregnancy Rights in the Workplace

Workplace Justice

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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