Category Archives: Pregnancy Discrimination
Real Estate Companies Based in New York Face Federal Lawsuit for Pregnancy Discrimination
On August 29th, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that a federal pregnancy discrimination lawsuit has been filed against a group of interconnected real estate companies in New York State. Three companies—which collectively own and manage commercial properties—allegedly unlawfully terminated a female employee shortly after learning of her pregnancy status. Here, our… Read More »
Can You Be Fired For Becoming Pregnant?
Unfortunately, pregnant workers sometimes face unfair treatment from employers. This raises an important question: Can you be fired because of a pregnancy? The general answer is “no”—there are federal and state laws that protect workers against pregnancy discrimination. In this article, our New Jersey pregnancy discrimination attorneys explain the most important things that you… Read More »