Wrongful Termination After Miscarriage

Summary

California law protects employees from wrongful termination due to pregnancy or related medical conditions. The California Family Rights Act allows up to 12 weeks of leave for serious health conditions. The Fair Employment & Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on gender, including pregnancy and related conditions. This law applies to businesses with 5 or more employees, but harassment cases apply to businesses of any size. Consult an employment attorney for specific advice.

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California
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. California law protects employees from wrongful termination:
- Under the California Family Rights Act, you can take up to * weeks of leave for serious health conditions.
- California's Fair Employment & Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on gender, which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Please consult with an employment attorney for your specific case.
United States
Thank you for the information. Based on your situation, you may have rights under California law. Here are some resources that may assist you:

California Department of Fair Employment and Housing


Phone: *-*-*-*
Address: * Kausen Drive, Suite *, Elk Grove, CA *
Website: www.dfeh.ca.gov

Please reach out to them for further guidance.
Does that law apply to a business with only * employees?
California's Fair Employment & Housing Act applies to businesses with * or more employees. However, for harassment cases, it applies to businesses of any size. Since your case is related to pregnancy, it may be considered under harassment.