Pregnancy discrimination can take many forms and can include:
- Unequal treatment because a woman is pregnant, may become pregnant, or has a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth
- Denial of maternity leave
- Compelling or pressuring a pregnant employee to take unpaid leave
- Firing or demoting an employee because of pregnancy
- Failing to hire or promote an employee because of pregnancy
- Forcing a pregnant employee to work in an unsafe environment
- Failing to provide a private space for breast feeding
If you believe that you have been treated differently because you are pregnant or are a woman, we can help you. Call a NY pregnancy discrimination lawyer at Rapaport Law Firm for a free telephone consultation: (212) 382-1600.