Pregnancy And Parental Leave Discrimination Attorney Serving Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange And Riverside Counties
Pregnancy, childbirth and bonding with a new child should not place your career at risk. If your employer denied leave, refused a reasonable accommodation or treated you differently after learning about your pregnancy, consult a Los Angeles pregnancy discrimination attorney.
I am attorney Salim N. Turk of Turk Law Firm and I bring almost 30 years of experience to employment discrimination cases. I offer free consultations and serve employees throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange and Riverside counties in Southern California. Clients can work with me remotely or in person at either of my two office locations.
Who Is Protected Under California Law?
California protections extend beyond employees who are currently pregnant. They may cover new mothers recovering from childbirth or a related medical condition. Fathers may qualify for baby-bonding leave under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). Additionally, adoptive parents, foster parents and same-sex parents have protected bonding rights.
Common Forms Of Pregnancy And Parental Leave Discrimination
Unlawful treatment can occur before leave begins, while you are away or after you return. Warning signs may include:
- Termination during pregnancy or maternity leave
- A denied pregnancy accommodation supported by medical restrictions
- Retaliation for requesting protected leave
- Demotion or reduced hours after returning
- Failure to restore you to the same or a comparable position
- Pregnancy-related harassment or a hostile work environment
- A lactation accommodation violation
- Changes in your assignments, schedule or advancement opportunities
As your Los Angeles pregnancy discrimination lawyer, I can review employment records and communications for evidence connecting the adverse action to your pregnancy or leave request.
Understanding Your California Leave Rights
Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) may provide up to four months of job-protected leave when an employee is disabled by pregnancy, childbirth or a related condition. Eligible employees may receive up to 12 weeks of CFRA leave to bond with a child following birth, adoption or foster placement.
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may provide separate protections, including restoration to the same or a virtually identical position.
The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protects eligible workers against discrimination and supports reasonable accommodations. Federal protections include the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Your maternity leave rights will depend on factors such as employer size, eligibility and the reason for leave.
Consult With A Los Angeles Parental Leave Lawyer For Free
If you were terminated, denied an accommodation or punished for taking leave in California, Turk Law Firm is here to help. I offer free consultations, and remote and in-person appointments. Call my firm at 818-962-7586 or fill out the online contact form to talk to a Los Angeles parental leave attorney.