text: Every employee working in Los Angeles is protected at the state and federal levels in various ways when it comes to their relationship with their employer and their rights in the workplace. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency responsible for enforcing US labor laws, particularly those pertaining to workplace discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination.
  Most workers throughout the state are at least partially aware of their rights when it comes to proper treatment from their employers, such as the wage and hour laws that apply to them and what type of conduct is acceptable in their workplaces. Unfortunately, some employees are not fully aware of their rights or how to discern when an employer has violated them. One of the most challenging forms of employment discrimination is pregnancy discrimination, not only due to the severity of this type of employee mistreatment but also the host of complications the victim can face as a result of their employer’s misconduct.
  If you, your spouse, or another family member has lost a job and believes this occurred because the employer discovered your pregnancy, you likely have grounds to file a pregnancy discrimination claim against the employer. This is a type of sexual discrimination that is illegal at both the federal and state levels. The Shirazi Law Firm, PC, can help you determine your best options for legal recourse, even if your situation seems hopeless at first.
  About Being Discriminated Over Pregnancy
  It is illegal for any Los Angeles employer to discriminate against an employee or job applicant on the basis of their sex or any other protected personal traits. Unfortunately, many employers view pregnant employees as financial liabilities. These employees will inevitably need to take time off from work for childbirth and parental leave, and their employers are typically responsible for providing health care coverage as part of their employees’ benefits packages.
  Pregnancy is incredibly demanding on the mother’s body, and they must attend various medical appointments throughout their pregnancy to ensure a healthy newborn. Employers must follow federal and state law when it comes to medical leave for their employees, and this applies to pregnancy as well as serious injuries and illnesses. Women disabled by pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy are entitled to disability leave.
  Unfortunately, pregnancy discrimination is prevalent in the workplace. During the joyous and stressful time of being pregnant, women are often refused pregnancy and disability leave they are entitled to, retaliated against, and even terminated because their employers do not want to be inconvenienced. Both Federal and California law prevent such actions.
  If you or someone you know has been fired or mistreated because of their disability or fired while on disability or pregnancy leave, please contact us for a free confidential consultation. An experienced Los Angeles pregnancy discrimination lawyer is the ideal resource to consult in this situation, and your legal team can potentially uncover options for legal recourse you may not have considered on your own.
  About Being Fired For Taking Pregnancy Medical Leave
  Unfortunately, pregnancy discrimination is prevalent in the workplace. During the joyous and stressful time of being pregnant, women are often refused pregnancy and disability leave they are entitled to, retaliated against, and even terminated because their employers do not want to be inconvenienced. Both Federal and California law prevent such actions.
  If you or someone you know has been fired or mistreated because of their disability or fired while on disability or pregnancy leave, please contact us for a free confidential consultation.
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  Case Focus: Sarah
  Sarah informed her employer she had become pregnant and was visibly showing. As a result, she would need reasonable accommodations (including time off) for her pregnancy, medical condition, and child bonding.
  Sarah had to go to the hospital for a pregnancy issue. After she informed her employer of the hospital visit for her pregnancy she was immediately terminated.
  Sarah’s employer unlawfully used her pregnancy and medical condition against her and terminated her employment to avoid dealing with her medical and parental needs.
  In this situation, Sarah has the right to file a complaint to the EEOC regarding the mistreatment she experienced from her employer. Once the EEOC concludes its investigation and determines Sarah has grounds for a civil suit against her employer, the commission would provide her with the appropriate documentation and guidance for proceeding with her claim.
  WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE EEOC CLAIM PROCESS
  If you have experienced any form of illegal harassment or discrimination from your employer in Los Angeles, or if you were denied medical leave for your pregnancy in any way, you cannot proceed directly with a civil suit against them until you complete the EEOC complaint process. Your Los Angeles pregnancy discrimination attorney can assist you in compiling this complaint, which should include as much supporting evidence as you can find. This is one of the most difficult aspects of any employment discrimination case. Many of these cases boil down to the employer’s word against the employee’s, but you may have more evidence available to support your case than you initially expect.
  Your legal team will assist you in completing the necessary forms you must submit to the EEOC. Depending on the details of your situation, you could have copies of correspondence between you and your employer and testimony from co-workers regarding the situation in question. For example, your employer may have cited one reason for firing you but told another employee they were really firing you because of your pregnancy.
  Once the EEOC receives your claim it will assign an investigator, and the investigator will likely contact you to ask several questions so your answers can be included in the commission’s report. Your Los Angeles pregnancy discrimination attorney can prepare you for these interactions, helping you to prove the truth of the matter as succinctly as possible. The EEOC is also likely to contact your employer, and if your employer refuses to comply or interferes with the investigation they can face a host of legal penalties. If the EEOC determines your claim is valid, the commission will issue you a Notice of Right to Sue that allows you to proceed with a civil suit against your employer.
  RECOVERING FROM PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION IN LOS ANGELES
  You may know that you can take legal action against an employer that discriminated against you because you were pregnant, but you may not know the full scope of compensation you can seek from them once the EEOC approves your Right to Sue. Your economic damages are generally easy to calculate with appropriate documentation. For example, if you were fired, you could claim compensation for the wages you should have earned; it is also possible to recover compensation for lost benefits.
  The motivation behind wrongful terminations rooted in pregnancy discrimination is usually cost avoidance; the employer seeks to minimize overhead costs and the financial liability they perceive a pregnant employee to present. However, once the employer is found to have violated US employee discrimination laws, they face a host of financial penalties that are likely to eclipse whatever they owed to the employee.
  Your Los Angeles pregnancy discrimination attorney can help you recover the full amount of economic losses the employer caused; the employer will also face fines and other penalties from the EEOC and other relevant oversight agencies. The damages available in your pregnancy discrimination claim extend beyond your economic losses and include the right to claim compensation for the emotional distress you experienced.
  FIND RELIABLE PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION LAWYERS IN LOS ANGELES TODAY
  Time is always a critical factor in every type of employment discrimination case in Los Angeles, CA. You have a limited time in which to file a complaint to the EEOC, but your pregnancy, your related medical issues, and the economic strain of your adverse mistreatment from your employer can easily create a very desperate situation for you and your family.
  If you believe you have been wrongfully terminated based on a protected category such as pregnancy, disability or a medical condition, or been denied medical leave, give us a call at 310-299-9252 for your free intake. You can also contact the Shirazi Law Firm, PC, online to schedule a consultation with an experienced Los Angeles pregnancy discrimination attorney.
  CONTACT EMANUEL
  Cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid after you do. Consultations/communications can be virtual if preferred.
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  EMANUEL SHIRAZI
  Founder Emanuel Shirazi is an employment lawyer in Los Angeles representing employees who have been legally wronged by their employers. In addition to representing employees, Mr. Shirazi used to defend employers while he worked at the largest employment law firms in the country. Thus, Mr. Shirazi knows the tricks of the trade of the other side and will use that to your advantage in your case. Mr. Shirazi’s experience helps him anticipate your employer’s defense and prepare accordingly.
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