For nearly 18 years, Rapaport Law Firm PLLC has helped fight for the rights of pregnant employees in New York. Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats a pregnant employee less favorably than employees with non-pregnancy-related disabilities. Discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions is unlawful sex or gender discrimination under the Federal, New York State and New York City human rights laws. Employers are required to give pregnant employees the same treatment and benefits that are given to other employees with temporary disabilities.
An employer is not permitted to direct a pregnant employee to cease working based on the employer’s stereotypes regarding pregnant women. A pregnant employee who takes pregnancy-related leave must be permitted to take advantage of her sick leave to the same extent as if she were suffering from another temporary physical disability. Pregnant employees cannot be fired for using accrued sick time.
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