Pregnancy Discrimination

Skilled Los Angeles, California, Employment Attorneys

Have you been unjustly accused of misconduct at work after publicly announcing your pregnancy? Have you seen a sharp downturn in your performance evaluations, arising shortly before taking maternity leave? Women have made incredible gains in the workplace, but pregnancy discrimination is still pervasive in both the private and public sector.

At Litt, Estuar, Harrison & Kitson, LLP, in Los Angeles, California, our lawyers are absolutely committed to protecting the rights of employees. We have amassed a record featuring exceptional settlements and verdicts in all types of employment discrimination claims. If you have faced discrimination because of your pregnancy, we want to help you. Contact us today to discuss your potential legal claims.

Pregnancy Discrimination Can Take Many Forms

Pregnancy discrimination can manifest in a number of ways. Failure to hire young women or failure to promote young women, out of an apparent fear that they might become pregnant, may indicate a general corporate policy. While on maternity leave, you might find that your position suddenly been eliminated, with your responsibilities reassigned. After returning from maternity leave, you may find that you are denied opportunities for career advancement

If you believe you have been subject to pregnancy discrimination, there are several steps you should take to protect yourself and preserve your ability to hold your employer accountable for discrimination. To prove your case, we will need evidence that your employer discriminated against you because of your pregnancy - and we will need to refute other reasons they may provide. We will also be looking for other people that can corroborate the fact that you were discriminated against because of your pregnancy.

Contact Our Employment Discrimination Lawyers Today

Come to our law offices today to discuss your pregnancy discrimination claim. We can help you determine whether you have a viable claim, and the appropriate steps you should take to preserve this claim. Contact us online or call us at 213.863.4527 or 866.591.0751 (Toll-Free).