August 29, 2018
There are some subtle, and not so subtle, signs of pregnancy discrimination at work. If you're pregnant, it's important to know that you have rights in the workplace. And those rights are protected by law. If you feel that you are the target of pregnancy discrimination, then now is a good time to get informed. Use this article as a guide to the top signs of pregnancy discrimination at work.
You're pregnant. Congrats!
But do you get the sense that your supervisor is far from thrilled?
Has your manager made comments suggesting that they're concerned you won't be able to do the work required of you as you get further along in your pregnancy?
Have your hours been cut back since you found out your were pregnant while other coworkers have not been subjected to similar cuts?
What you might be witnessing may just be the signs of pregnancy discrimination at work.
Pregnancy discrimination involves viewing a female applicant or employee as unqualified for a position simply because she pregnant or intents to become pregnant.
A woman can also experience pregnancy discrimination if is she has recently had a child or is experiencing a medical condition as a result of a pregnancy.
There are a few signs of pregnancy discrimination at work to watch for:
They include:
The flip side to this issue is that you have rights.
If you're witnessing signs of pregnancy discrimination at work, know that the Pregnancy Discrimination Act protects you.
Under the act, pregnancy discrimination is seen as a form of gender discrimination.
In essence, the act ensures that pregnant women are not treated any differently from other non-pregnant women in the workplace or men.
So make sure you know your rights.
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