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Pregnant With Discrimination In Illinois
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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.
Section 2535.210 Retaliation for Requesting an Accommodation a) An employer may not deny employment opportunities or benefits, or otherwise take an adverse action against a qualified job applicant or employee because the job applicant or employee requested or needed an accommodation for her known pregnancy condition.
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.
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);
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);
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.
The new Illinois law provides that employers may not discriminate against an employee or job applicant because of pregnancy, childbirth or related condition or because the employee or applicant requests a pregnancy accommodation or refuses to accept an employer's accommodation.
A lot goes into proving pregnancy discrimination. A few ways you can prove your case include: Using direct evidence: If you have written documentation of your experience with pregnancy discrimination or your employer admits your pregnancy was a factor in their decision, it will be much easier to prove your case.