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It is illegal in California for an employer to discriminate on the basis of pregnancy. Schedule a free confidential case evaluation with a pregnancy discrimination lawyer today.


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Proving Discrimination

The Elements of Discrimination

An employee claiming discrimination must prove:

  1. The employer took an adverse employment action (such as demotion, pay cut, or termination) against the employee.
  2. The employee’s pregnancy was a substantial motivating reason for the adverse employment action.
  3.  The employer’s conduct was a substantial factor in causing harm to the employee.

Source: Judicial Council of California Civil Jury Instructions, Instruction No. 2500.

Other Forms of Pregnancy Discrimination

  • Refusing reasonably accommodate a pregnancy-related disability;
  • Denying time off for childbirth or medical conditions related to childbirth;⁠ and
  • Disparate treatment because the employee needs to breastfeed, pump, or treat medical conditions related to breastfeeding.⁠

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