Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) is an unpaid, work-protected leave that provides up to four (months) of leave for a pregnant employee and is certified by her healthcare provider. The California Fair Housing and Employment Act (FEHA) prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of pregnancy. Employers are not allowed to take any adverse action, including demotion or dismissal, retaliation, or inattention to an employee who becomes pregnant or has a medical condition related to the pregnancy. This law applies to any company that regularly employs five or more full-time employees during the previous year.
The Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) safeguards employees and job applicants from “covered employers” who have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. California has put in place numerous protections for pregnant employees, but some employers still violate the law. In certain cases, workers affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition can obtain accommodation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).After giving birth, you may be eligible for an additional 12 weeks of leave under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). If you have been discriminated against in the workplace due to your employer's violation of California laws on pregnancy discrimination, the pregnancy discrimination attorneys at The Nourmand Law Firm, APC, in Los Angeles may be able to help you file a lawsuit. The right to return is not absolute: it may be legal for an employer to deny an employee's reinstatement in limited circumstances that are unrelated to the employee's decision to exercise their leave rights (such as a dismissal as a result of a plant closure).
It is important to note that the Sánchez court held that the right to take vacation under the PDL is independent and distinct from the right to take vacation under the FEHA, so even when an employee has exhausted their PDL, they may be entitled to additional leave as a reasonable accommodation. Disability leave due to pregnancy can be requested in addition to the time allowed under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) if the employee meets the necessary requirements. Pregnant workers in Contra Costa County have certain rights that must be respected by their employers. It is important for pregnant workers to understand their rights and know what steps they can take if their rights are violated. Under California law, employers must provide up to four months of unpaid leave for pregnant employees who are certified by their healthcare provider. This leave is known as Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL).
The California Fair Housing and Employment Act (FEHA) also prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of pregnancy. Employers are not allowed to take any adverse action against an employee who becomes pregnant or has a medical condition related to pregnancy. In addition, workers affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition may be eligible for accommodation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). After giving birth, employees may also be eligible for an additional 12 weeks of leave under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA).If you believe your employer has violated your rights as a pregnant worker in Contra Costa County, you should contact an experienced attorney who can help you file a lawsuit. The attorneys at The Nourmand Law Firm, APC in Los Angeles are experienced in handling cases involving pregnancy discrimination and can help you protect your rights.
