Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyer in New York

Pregnancy should be a time of joy and anticipation—not fear of losing your job or being treated unfairly at work. Unfortunately, many employees in New York City, Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island still experience pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. At Leeds Brown Law, we fight for employees who have been denied their rights, harassed, or wrongfully terminated because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

What Is Pregnancy Discrimination?

Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfavorably due to pregnancy, childbirth, or medical conditions related to pregnancy. Examples include:

Refusing to hire someone because they are pregnant.
Denying promotions or opportunities to pregnant employees.
Cutting hours or changing shifts to force someone out.
Firing an employee after they announce their pregnancy.
Refusing reasonable accommodations, such as rest breaks or modified duties.

These actions are not just unfair—they are illegal under federal and New York State law.

Pregnancy Discrimination Laws in New York

Employees in New York are protected under multiple laws, including:

Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) – A federal law prohibiting discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – Provides protections when pregnancy-related conditions qualify as temporary disabilities.
New York State Human Rights Law – Offers broad protections for pregnant employees throughout New York State.
New York City Human Rights Law – Provides even stronger protections for workers in NYC, including the right to reasonable accommodations during pregnancy.

If your employer has violated these laws, you may be entitled to compensation, reinstatement, or other remedies.

Signs You May Be Experiencing Pregnancy Discrimination

Not all discrimination is obvious. Sometimes it appears as subtle changes in treatment, sudden scheduling conflicts, or being passed over for promotions. Common red flags include:

Your boss or coworkers make negative comments about your pregnancy.
You are excluded from meetings, projects, or training opportunities.
You are pressured to take leave earlier than you want.
Your requests for basic accommodations are denied.
You are demoted, reassigned, or terminated shortly after announcing your pregnancy.

How Leeds Brown Law Can Help

At Leeds Brown Law, we represent employees across New York City, Queens, Brooklyn, Nassau County, and Suffolk County who have faced workplace discrimination. Our legal team has decades of experience fighting for employees against powerful employers. We understand the emotional and financial stress pregnancy discrimination causes, and we are committed to helping you seek justice. Our attorneys will:

Evaluate your case and explain your legal rights.
Gather evidence, including emails, witness statements, and employment records.
Negotiate with your employer or their legal team.
File complaints with agencies such as the EEOC or New York State Division of Human Rights.
Take your case to court if necessary to fight for compensation and justice.

Compensation in Pregnancy Discrimination Cases

If you’ve been a victim of pregnancy discrimination, you may be entitled to:

Back pay and lost wages.
Compensation for emotional distress.
Punitive damages in cases of egregious conduct.
Reinstatement to your job or promotion.
Coverage of legal fees and costs.

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