In Florida, there is no state law mandating that any employer provide maternity leave at all. The new laws greatly expand protections for pregnant, postpartum, and nursing employees in significant ways.The ban on pregnancy discrimination covers all areas of employment, including hiring, promotion, seniority rights, and fringe benefits. If a pregnant employee is unable to perform her job because of the pregnancy, the employer must treat her the same as any other temporarily disabled employee. There are both federal and Florida laws that protect pregnant employees from being passed over for promotions, fired, or released from contract. Pregnant employees must be allowed to continue to work as long as the employee can continue to perform her job. Employment laws allow employees to use reasonable accommodations when dealing with a high-risk pregnancy. If you are dealing with pregnancy discrimination at work, find out how the experienced attorneys at Gallup Auerbach in South Florida can help you.