Pregnancy and motherhood are supposed to be wonderful and exciting for women. And toward that goal, the law requires employers to make accommodations for pregnant women who require time off from work for maternity leave or bed rest for a high risk pregnancy. Employers must also hold open the jobs of new mothers who take time off for maternity leave or to care for their newborn. Employers are also required to provide women with ample breaks and a private place if they wish to express (pump) breast milk. Despite these laws, some employers continue to discriminate against women based on being pregnant, their need for pregnancy-related leave, or their desire to express milk upon their return to work. This type of discrimination can take many forms, including being laid off, demoted, given a heavier workload, terminated for fabricated reasons, or not given ample breaks or a private place to express breast milk or see their doctor.
However, if you suffered discrimination once your employer learned that you were pregnant, or for taking time off to have your baby or to be on bed rest for a high risk pregnancy, or for wanting to express (pump) breast milk upon your return to work, you may have one or more viable claims against your employer.
We at Caryn Groedel & Associates Co., LPA, believe that women should not have to choose between being a mom or having a family, and their job. Our lawyers advocate passionately for pregnant women, women who need to take leave for high risk pregnancies, new mothers who experience discrimination at work, and new mothers who wish to pump breast milk upon their return to work. With more than 50 years of combined experience, we are well versed in all of the laws that may protect women in these situations, including Ohio state law, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
When you come to us for help, advice or because you would like us to represent you, we will take the time to address your concerns and explain your legal rights and options in language you will understand.
Our Cleveland pregnancy discrimination attorneys will fight hard to protect your rights. We are experienced trial attorneys who enjoy the challenges of litigation. You can count on us to work tirelessly in your quest for justice.
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