Pregnancy is a universal concept. Every person alive today — and every person who will ever be alive in the future — is the child of someone who was once pregnant. Despite pregnancy’s crucial role in continuing humanity’s existence, it is not a well-protected life state in the United States.
Category: Pregnancy Discrimination
3 Common Examples of Workplace Pregnancy Discrimination
It may be surprising, but workplace discrimination and harassment still occur in 2022, even after the #MeToo movement.
Federal laws prohibit employers from discriminating against employees based on certain protected classifications and characteristics. These classifications include a prohibition against discriminating based on an employee’s pregnancy.
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5 Facts About Pregnancy Discrimination in New Jersey
It’s safe to say that today’s workforce is more diverse than ever. Despite this, pregnant women continue to face discrimination that threatens their advancement, wages, and job security.
New Jersey and federal statutes protect pregnant women against discriminatory practices in the workplace. If you’ve been the victim...