Boston Pregnancy Discrimination Attorney

How Can Hiring a Boston Employment Lawyer Help?

Hiring a lawyer can ensure no one infringes upon your rights during a discrimination claim. Our Boston employment lawyers can handle paperwork, filing processes, communication with the defendant, evidence collection and other aspects of your case on your behalf.

Unfortunately, it is not always easy to stand up for your rights as an employee in Boston. Your employer and its insurance provider may try to refute liability for adverse employment actions against you based on your pregnancy status.

You can have peace of mind about your claim from start to finish when you hire our award-winning lawyers.

Signs of Pregnancy Discrimination

One of the many tasks an attorney from Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP can complete is to investigate what happened for signs of discrimination. If we find anything, we can help you piece together a discrimination lawsuit against your employer in Boston.

Our lawyers know precisely what to look for in terms of red flags and evidence, including: 

• Failing to hire you because you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
• Refusing to provide reasonable accommodations.
• Withholding mandatory parental leave.
• Retaliating against you for taking parental leave.
• Demoting you during pregnancy leave.
• Terminating your employment due to pregnancy.

No employer has the right to take adverse employment action against you for pregnancy, childbirth, lawful maternity leave, or related health complications or medical conditions. Doing so is the illegal act of pregnancy discrimination.

If you believe you have experienced pregnancy discrimination in your workplace, do not hesitate to contact our lawyers for legal advice.

What Are Your Rights as the Victim of Pregnancy Discrimination?

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 is an amendment to the Civil Rights Act that protects against discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. It added a new subsection stating that the basis of sex includes the basis of pregnancy, birth or related conditions.

It holds that all employers must treat these women the same as other employees. If your employer breached your rights as a pregnant worker or violated this law, you have the right to hold the employer liable for your related damages.

Your employer may owe you compensation for losses such as missed paychecks, demotions, denied benefits or wrongful termination.

Contact a Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyer in Boston

Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. As a victim, you may be able to file a claim and/or lawsuit in pursuit of damages. Our lawyers can answer questions such as how long you have to file a claim, whether you are entitled to paid maternity/paternity leave, what reasonable accommodations your employer must provide and more.

Discuss your situation in detail with a lawyer today. Call (617)-391-9001 or contact us online 24/7 to arrange a free consultation.