Labor & Employment Law
Pregnancy Discrimination in Florida – Sex Discrimination
Sass Law Firm represents employees in pregnancy discrimination cases in both federal and state courts. Federal and state law protects employees against pregnancy discrimination. In other words, employers may not discriminate against you based on pregnancy. If you feel you were not hired because you were or are pregnant, or that you were discriminated against in any other way due to pregnancy or the ability to become pregnant, including being subjected to a hostile work environment, you may have a pregnancy discrimination case. In addition, in some instances, disability laws and the Family and Medical Leave Act, more commonly known as the FMLA, also apply. Please call the Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights and potential remedies. Pregnancy discrimination is against the law.
Pregnancy Harassment and Hostile Work Environment
Federal and state law against treating employees differently with regard to the terms, conditions and privileges of employment based upon pregnancy also make it illegal to subject an employee to harassment due to their pregnancy. For example, if you are frequently subjected to negative comments regarding being pregnant by co-workers or supervisors, it could be considered unlawful harassment. If you feel you are being harassed because of your pregnancy, and need assistance with seeking internal remedies and/or legal remedies if the pregnancy harassment does not stop, please call the Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights. Pregnancy harassment is against the law.
Retaliation
Additionally, if you are retaliated against for complaining about pregnancy harassment or pregnancy discrimination, please call the Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights and potential remedies. Retaliation is against the law.
Pregnancy Discrimination Frequently Asked Questions
Federal and state laws protect employees against discrimination based on:
- Current pregnancy
- Past pregnancy
- Potential pregnancy
- The ability to become pregnant
Discrimination is prohibited in:
- Hiring decisions
- Employment terms and conditions
- Work environment
- Pregnancy accommodations
- Any other aspect of employment
Additional protections may be available under:
- Disability laws
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Harassment can include:
- Negative comments about pregnancy from co-workers or supervisors
- Creation of a hostile work environment
- Different treatment regarding terms, conditions, and privileges of employment
- Any discriminatory behavior related to pregnancy
If you experience harassment:
- Document all incidents of harassment
- Consider internal workplace remedies if available
- Seek legal consultation if the harassment doesn’t stop
- Understand your rights under federal and state law
It is illegal for employers to retaliate against employees who:
- Complain about pregnancy harassment
- Report pregnancy discrimination
- Exercise their legal rights
- Seek internal or legal remedies
Pregnancy discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are against both federal and state laws.