Pregnancy should be a time of joy and celebration. But many employers view pregnant employees as a hassle. So what should you do if you get demoted because you are pregnant?
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) of 1978 is a federal law that protects employees and job applicants from discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This includes prohibiting discrimination in job assignments. So it is illegal for your employer to demote you because you are pregnant.
The PDA gives pregnant employees other rights as well. For example, the PDA requires that employers treat pregnant employees the same as other employees who are similarly able or unable to work. Thus, employers must hold job openings open for the same amount of time for pregnant employees as they do for employees on sick or disability leave. Employers must also cover pregnancy-related conditions with health insurance at the same level as other medical conditions.
If you believe that you have been demoted or otherwise discriminated against at work because of your pregnancy, contact the Law Offices of Anthony J. Pantuso, III at 203-726-0284.
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