Pregnancy Discrimination Legal Rights

Summary

If you are sent on leave during pregnancy due to lack of accommodations, you may be protected under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Ohio labor laws. Retaliation for reporting such issues is also illegal. Consult a local employment attorney for specific advice.

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My boss sent me on leave during my pregnancy because they did not want to let me sit down or give me a * minite break to eat. The company has over *,* employees.
Hello ****, based on your situation and location, you may be protected under:
- The Pregnancy Discrimination Act: It prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy.
- The Family and Medical Leave Act: It provides certain employees with up to * weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year.
- Ohio Labor laws: Employers are required to provide a meal break.
Please consult a local attorney for specific advice.
I heard a rumor from another employee that my boss was planning on sending me on leave. I contacted his boss and she said she would look into it. Less than a week later, they sent me on leave. Could that be considered retaliation?
Hello ****, retaliation is illegal under several laws including:
- The Pregnancy Discrimination Act
- The Family and Medical Leave Act
- Ohio Labor laws
If you believe you're a victim of retaliation, consider consulting a local employment attorney.