Pregnancy Discrimination

Houston Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyers

A new pregnancy is an event that should be embraced and held in great expectation for the parents who eagerly await the birth of their child. Unfortunately, some pregnant women also fear the repercussions that they will face from their employers. If you are expecting a child and you believe that your pregnancy has resulted in discrimination at your place of employment, please know that there are federal and state laws in place to protect you. The employment attorneys at Bertolino LLP will guide you through this legal process and make sure that your rights are defended if you have been a victim of pregnancy discrimination.

The primary law protecting pregnant women in the workplace is the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which is an amendment to Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Under this amendment, making employment decisions about a person based on pregnancy is considered a form of gender discrimination and your employer may face legal consequences for any of the following:

• Offering health insurance or other benefits based on the basis of pregnancy or childbirth

• Refusing to provide a modification of tasks or lightened workload during pregnancy, as would be given to other workers who are considered temporarily disabled

• Making hiring decisions solely based on pregnancy or a pregnancy-based condition

Pregnant women receive further protection from the federal Family Medical Leave Act, which states that an employee is entitled to twelve weeks of leave during any twelve-month period because of the birth of a son or daughter. You should not worry about losing your job simply based on your desire to stay home and care for your infant child. If you do, we have employment attorneys at Bertolino LLP who can help.

If you believe that you have been the victim of pregnancy discrimination, you will want to want to file a complaint with the United State Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or with its Texas equivalent, the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division. During the subsequent investigation, you will want to have an experienced employment and labor attorney by your side that will help in gathering the documentation, witnesses, and other information to build the strongest case possible. If your case is deemed substantial enough to receive a day in court, the need for a lawyer becomes even more essential.

The lawyers at Bertolino LLP who practice in the area of employment law believe that pregnancy should not be a time to worry about the stability of your next paycheck or whether or not your medical needs will be covered. We have attorneys in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio who will fight for your rights in the workplace as you build your family.

Contact an Experienced Pregnancy Discrimination Attorney at Bertolino LLP

At Bertolino LLP, we have labor and employment attorneys who are ready to protect your rights and prevent any future discrimination. With offices in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, we have convenient locations to assist workers in Texas whose disabilities have unfairly become obstacles at the workplace. Please contact us today so that we can get started defending your right to work and succeed! To contact the Austin office, call 512.476.5757. For the San Antonio office, call 210.223.5553. For the Houston office, call 713.225.7474. You may also contact the Firm by e-mail.