Lawyers for Pregnancy Rights

Lawyers for Pregnancy Rights We are award-winning attorneys who fight for the rights of pregnant women and new mothers in the workplace. A practice group of .

On January 26, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education announced the resolution of a pregnancy discrimination investigati...
02/06/2023

On January 26, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education announced the resolution of a pregnancy discrimination investigation of Troy University in Alabama.

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) ran an investigation to determine whether the university appropriately responded to a student’s requests for pregnancy-related accommodations during the 2020-2021 school year.

OCR confirmed that the student notified the university of her pregnancy BEFORE the 2022 fall semester, and revealed repeated instances where the student experienced negative effects from a lack of pregnancy-related accommodations, such as:

🤰unable to fit in a classroom desk (the student requested a table, but never received one)
🤰penalized in a class for poor attendance
🤰received a failing grade in a class because she was DENIED the ability to make up work

Upon the concerns uncovered by OCR’s investigation, Troy University agreed to:

🤰train faculty and staff regarding rights to pregnant students
🤰track pregnancy-related adjustments and the university’s response
🤰update the university’s website to provide information about pregnant students’ rights
🤰provide the affected student adjustments to grades negatively impacted by the university’s handling of her requests and reimbursement for documented expenses related to courses she had to retake from the semester she was pregnant
🤰review and revise certain policies to ensure they comply with the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

What are your thoughts on this case? Let me know by commenting on this post!

Sources:
- U.S. Department of Education Press Release, “U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Pregnancy Discrimination Investigation of Troy University in Alabama”
- Image: Troy University’s website

Today I want to honor all parents who have faced pregnancy or infant loss. The death of one’s child is the worst thing t...
10/25/2022

Today I want to honor all parents who have faced pregnancy or infant loss. The death of one’s child is the worst thing that could happen to a parent. No amount of words can express the pain that you are going through.

For those who haven’t experienced pregnancy or infant loss, please be aware of the words you use around people with uteruses. Comments like “you should have a baby” or “when are you going to make me a grandparent/aunt, etc.” pressure those who might want children but have experienced loss or infertility. You never know what people are going through.

If someone you know has experienced pregnancy or infant loss, here are a few things you can do to support the grieving family:
🕊 Be patient. There’s no right or wrong time to grieve.
🕊 Listen.
🕊 Ask what you can do to help.
🕊 Go to the baby’s funeral or memorial service.
🕊 Call, email, or send a card to let the parents know you’re thinking of them.
🕊 Understand if the parents aren’t happy or excited about other people’s pregnancies or the birth of other people’s babies.

If you have experienced pregnancy or infant loss, you should have the time and space to process your emotions in the way that’s right for you. The last thing you should have to deal with is an employer who is misinformed, indifferent, or unsympathetic. If your employer has denied your right to take leave or punished you for doing so, please message me privately or call my office at (213) 465-4802. I will help you as much as I can.

Many pregnant people are terrified to tell their employer about their pregnancy — more now than at prior points in histo...
07/29/2022

Many pregnant people are terrified to tell their employer about their pregnancy — more now than at prior points in history.

Do not be afraid: be informed. Here is what you need to know about telling your employer about your pregnancy.

🍼 You should tell your employer before you share the news with co-workers. 🍼
Of course, when to inform your boss varies according to your comfort level. However, from a legal perspective, earlier is almost always better when protecting yourself from discrimination and ensuring your medical needs are accommodated. In addition, if your employer learns of your pregnancy before you formally notify them, you give them a chance to create a record to justify any later adverse employment actions before you can prove they knew about your pregnancy.

🍼 You should tell your employer as soon as you need accommodations
or foresee the need for accommodations 🍼
Even though it may be awkward, you should tell HR or your supervisor if anything about your pregnancy is affecting or might affect your job performance. Your disclosure triggers your employer’s duty to try to accommodate you and requires them to disclose your rights under the PDLL.

🍼 Keep it constructive 🍼
Most women’s blogs recommend sharing the news in person or by phone. You know your workplace best: you should do what is comfortable for you. Legally, it does not matter how you share the news. Regardless of how you share the news, you should share your due date and ask for any critical information like who to talk to about benefits or maternity leave.

🍼 Confirm the news in writing 🍼
Whether you initially have an in-person conversation or not, you should ALWAYS confirm the news of your pregnancy in writing.

"There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one," Jill Churchill.This is your sign to remove ...
07/23/2022

"There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one," Jill Churchill.

This is your sign to remove the word "perfect" from your dictionary. Being a perfect parent is impossible. Everyone has their moments and everyone experiences hiccups in parenthood.

Do you feel like you messed up? It is okay - you're human.

Happy pride month to all families!Having a baby or raising a child comes in many forms: 🍼 Adoption🍼 Co-Parenting🍼 Foster...
07/01/2022

Happy pride month to all families!

Having a baby or raising a child comes in many forms:
🍼 Adoption
🍼 Co-Parenting
🍼 Foster Care
🍼 Insemination
🍼 In Vitro Fertilization
🍼 Reciprocal IVF
🍼 And more!

Regardless of what your family looks like, you have legal rights in the workplace!

My law firm's mission is to fight for working families and protect their right to support their children. We are leading attorneys in the fields of pregnancy and family status discrimination. If you believe you've faced workplace discrimination because of your family status, please do not hesitate to contact us at www.kingsiegel.com or (213) 465-4802.

We offer free consultations to California workers! ⚖️

If you seek accommodations for a disability or relating to your pregnancy, here is what you need to know!Most California...
04/22/2022

If you seek accommodations for a disability or relating to your pregnancy, here is what you need to know!

Most California employers who employ more than five people—and most employers nationwide who employ more than 15 people—are legally required to engage in the “good faith interactive process” when an employee requests an accommodation due to a disability or pregnancy.

Although the interactive process is nothing new, many employers do not understand their obligations under the law. Others view the interactive process as a “pain” or a burden and don’t care about the legal requirements.

If you believe you face pregnancy or family discrimination and you reside in California, you should contact my law firm as soon as possible to ensure your claim is still within the time limits set by law!

Contact us today through our website, www.kingsiegel.com, or call us at (213) 465-4802 to schedule a free consultation!

Do you believe you have faced pregnancy or family discrimination in the workplace? Do you want to better understand your...
04/15/2022

Do you believe you have faced pregnancy or family discrimination in the workplace? Do you want to better understand your maternity rights in California?

Here is a quick overview to some commonly asked questions I get surrounding pregnancy and family discrimination. I hope these answers help you!

If you believe you have experienced discrimination, the experienced attorneys at my law firm, , are here to help. We provide free, confidential consultations to California workers. Contact us as soon as possible to ensure your claim is still within the time limits set by law.

Learn more at www.kingsiegel.com or give us a call at (213) 465-4802 to schedule your free consultation today!

Parenthood reduces everything to the essentials.Being a parent involves:🌿 Prioritizing someone else's happiness and well...
03/30/2022

Parenthood reduces everything to the essentials.

Being a parent involves:
🌿 Prioritizing someone else's happiness and well-being.
🌿 Being present in your children's lives.
🌿 Teaching them life lessons.
🌿 Expressing your love for them.

Parenting includes learning, growing, loving, caring, and working hard to raise strong, capable human beings.

Work should never be in the way of that. At a time when you may feel overwhelmed, you should feel empowered to take the steps you need to care for yourself and rebuild your life as a new parent.

If you believe you have experienced pregnancy or parenthood discrimination, contact my law firm, . We provide free, confidential consultations to California workers. Learn more at www.kingsiegel.com or give us a call at (213) 465-4802 to schedule your free consultation today.

The motherhood penalty is real. Mothers are perceived to be less committed, less competent, less productive, and therefo...
02/24/2022

The motherhood penalty is real. Mothers are perceived to be less committed, less competent, less productive, and therefore less deserving of high wages.

Download our FREE eBook for more information and tips for working pregnant mothers: https://www.kingsiegel.com/employment-law/discrimination/pregnancy-discrimination/ebook/

Did you know my law firm offers free consultations to California workers? Learn more at www.kingsiegel.com or give us a call at (213) 465-4802 to schedule your free consultation today.

I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to share the knowledge I have acquired throughout the years as an employment law...
01/15/2022

I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to share the knowledge I have acquired throughout the years as an employment lawyer.

❤️❤️❤️

With a brand new year, I'd be grateful if you shared with me any content feedback!

What do you want to learn more about? Is there anything I can help you with?

Let me know by commenting below!

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The PDLL, FEHA, and PDA require your employer to make “reasonable accommodations” for your pregnancy-related medical con...
01/14/2022

The PDLL, FEHA, and PDA require your employer to make “reasonable accommodations” for your pregnancy-related medical conditions.

What does that mean?

“Reasonable accommodations” means that employers must accommodate you if it doesn’t result in an “undue burden” on their business.

This is a high standard, and it is the employer’s burden to show that you cannot be accommodated.

The following are just examples of reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers:
- Additional or longer breaks to use the restroom, eat, rest, or check blood sugar;
- Time off for medical appointments;
- Help lifting heavy items and other restructuring of job duties to match medical restrictions;
- Modified equipment;
- Modified schedule or exemption from mandatory overtime;
- Working from home;
- Reassignment or transfer to another, less strenuous position.

If anyone else is granted the same accommodations you request, you should also be given the accommodations.

Do you believe you experience pregnancy or family status discrimination in the workplace? Are you located in California? Make sure to call my office at (213) 465-4802 for a free consultation!

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Take this post as your sign to breathe, unclench your jaw, and drink some water. It is okay to rest and recuperate from ...
01/08/2022

Take this post as your sign to breathe, unclench your jaw, and drink some water.

It is okay to rest and recuperate from your many duties as a mother, partner, and employee.

[Image description: pink graphic with a phone that reads "reminder, take a deep breath, drink some water, and unclench your jaw."]

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