Pregnancy Discrimination at Work Is Unlawful
Legal representation for employees treated unfairly because they are pregnant, have recently given birth, or have requested accommodations, as well as employees whose partner or surrogate has recently given birth.
When Pregnancy Triggers Unlawful Workplace Treatment
Pregnancy should not put your job, income, or career at risk. Yet many employees experience discrimination after announcing a pregnancy, requesting accommodations, or returning from leave. This can include being pushed out of a role, denied flexibility, disciplined unfairly, or treated as less capable because of pregnancy-related assumptions.
Federal, state, and local laws protect employees from discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions — and they also require employers to provide reasonable accommodations in many circumstances. If your employer failed to meet these obligations, or retaliated against you for requesting them, you may have legal options.
Our attorneys represent employees who have been treated unlawfully during and after pregnancy and help them understand their rights and next steps.
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New York Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyers
Recognizing Discrimination Before It Escalates
Addressing Denial of Pregnancy Accommodations
Responding to Retaliation and Job Loss
Experience With Pregnancy Discrimination and Accommodation Claims
Pregnancy discrimination is not always obvious. It often appears as subtle changes in treatment — increased scrutiny, sudden performance concerns, reduced responsibilities, or exclusion from advancement opportunities after a pregnancy disclosure. Discrimination may even occur based on an employee’s intention to become pregnant or for pursuing infertility treatment.
We help employees assess whether these actions may be rooted in unlawful bias rather than legitimate business reasons.
Many employees, including non-carriers/caregivers, are entitled to reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. These may include modified duties, schedule adjustments, additional breaks, or temporary role changes. When employers refuse accommodations or force employees onto unpaid leave instead, it may violate applicable laws. We evaluate whether accommodation obligations were ignored or improperly denied.
Employees who request accommodations or raise concerns about pregnancy-related treatment may experience retaliation, including termination or demotion. Retaliation tied to pregnancy or accommodation requests is unlawful. We help clients understand whether adverse actions following protected activity may give rise to legal claims.
Wigdor LLP represents employees across industries in pregnancy discrimination matters, including claims involving terminations, demotions, transfers, reduction in job duties or compensation, forced leaves, denied accommodations, and retaliation. We understand how pregnancy bias manifests in modern workplaces and how employers attempt to justify decisions that disproportionately harm pregnant employees.
Understand Your Rights — Confidentially
If you believe your employer treated you differently because you were pregnant, took leave, needed accommodations, or recently gave birth, you may have legal protections. A confidential consultation can help clarify whether your rights were violated and what options may be available to you.
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How We Help Employees Facing Pregnancy Discrimination