What are the rights of employees who become pregnant?

Employees who become pregnant in California have certain rights under the law. All pregnant workers in California are protected from discrimination, and employers are required to provide reasonable workplace accommodations for pregnant employees. Under California’s Pregnancy Disability Leave Law, employers with five or more employees must provide up to four months of unpaid job-protected leave for an employee’s pregnancy-related disability. This leave can be taken before or after the baby is born. Employees may also be eligible for California’s Paid Family Leave Program, which provides up to six weeks of partial wage replacement while they are on leave. Employers are also required to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers, such as allowing them to take additional restroom breaks, allowing them to sit rather than stand for long periods of time, or allowing them to take unpaid breaks for medical appointments. Finally, employers cannot deny an employee a job due to a pregnancy-related condition, nor can they deny a promotion or other job opportunities because an employee is pregnant. An employer may deny a pregnant worker a specific job only if the job would cause a significant risk to the health or safety of the employee or her unborn child.

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