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Pregnant With Discrimination In Bexar
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Proving pregnancy discrimination requires more than a victim's claim. There must be evidence that the employer acted against the individual exclusively based on their pregnancy. That evidence must be clear, inarguable, and documented.
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) prohibits employers with a minimum of 15 employees from: Refusing to hire a woman because of pregnancy. Firing or forcing a woman to leave her position because of pregnancy.
Highlights refusing to hire, failing to promote, demoting, or firing pregnant workers after learning they are pregnant; discharging workers who take medical leave for pregnancy-related conditions (such as a miscarriage);
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) prohibits employers with a minimum of 15 employees from: Refusing to hire a woman because of pregnancy. Firing or forcing a woman to leave her position because of pregnancy.
While some pregnancy discrimination lawsuits can reach and sometimes even surpass the $1 million mark, the typical range tends to be anywhere from $250,000 to $750,000 depending on the specifics of the case.
Refusing to hire, failing to promote, demoting, or firing pregnant workers after learning they are pregnant; discharging workers who take medical leave for pregnancy-related conditions (such as a miscarriage);
Proving pregnancy discrimination requires more than a victim's claim. There must be evidence that the employer acted against the individual exclusively based on their pregnancy. That evidence must be clear, inarguable, and documented.
If at any time you think that you have been subjected to pregnancy (or related) discrimination, contact the Civil Rights Center at 202-693-6500 within 45 days of the alleged discriminatory event in order to preserve your right to file an EEO complaint.
Proving pregnancy discrimination requires more than a victim's claim. There must be evidence that the employer acted against the individual exclusively based on their pregnancy. That evidence must be clear, inarguable, and documented.