New Jersey Lawyer Protecting Employees Pregnancy Rights
Have you been informed by your employer that you will not have a job when you return from your pregnancy leave? Have you returned to work from a pregnancy leave of absence and are now being marginalized as a result of taking the leave? If so, you may be the victim of pregnancy discrimination and should call us to investigate your potential claim.
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Prohibits Pregnancy Discrimination
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination prohibits an employer from discriminating against an individual in terms, conditions or privileges of employment on the basis of sex. An employer who refuses to continue the employment of a woman because of a pregnancy, delivery of a child or complications that arise from a pregnancy is liable for sex or gender discrimination under the Law Against Discrimination. A pregnant woman is entitled to the same rights and disability leave as employees disabled for other reasons. An employer may not discriminate against a pregnant employee by not allowing her to use accumulated sick leave during the period of temporary disability when it can be used for any other period of absence due to physical disability.
The New Jersey Department of Civil Rights has stated that a pregnant woman is entitled to work as long as she is able to perform her job. When she is no longer able to work, she should receive the same consideration given to those taking disability leave. When she returns from disability leave she is entitled to the same seniority, benefits, etc. as well as a comparable position if similarly disabled employees are entitled to the same rights and benefits.
Pregnancy Discrimination and Your Rights: Call Today
If you believe you have been discriminated against because of your pregnancy, please call our Shrewsbury firm at 732-935-7246 or send us an e-mail to schedule a consultation with an experienced employment law attorney.
