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California pregnancy discrimination can involve firing, demotion, lost hours, harassment, leave denial, accommodation refusal, or retaliation because of pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or a related medical condition. Separate pregnancy disability leave, CFRA bonding leave, and accommodation rights may apply depending on the facts. If this is happening to you, California law gives you real protections — speak with us 24/7, free and private, and leave with a video call booked with a California employment attorney who already understands your story.
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No. An employer covered by California law may not fire, refuse to hire, demote, or otherwise discriminate because of pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or a related medical condition. A legitimate unrelated action is different, so the stated reason and timeline matter.
An employee disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition may be eligible for up to four months of pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy. The amount actually needed is determined by the period of disability and medical certification.
It can be. Pregnancy disability leave covers the period of pregnancy-related disability. An eligible employee may also have CFRA bonding leave after birth, and federal FMLA may overlap differently. Eligibility and sequencing should be reviewed carefully.
Depending on medical need and the job, accommodations may include modified tasks, more frequent breaks, seating, schedule changes, temporary transfer away from hazardous duties, lifting limits, remote work, or leave. The worker and employer should address the request through an interactive process.
Consider speaking with an attorney when the facts involve money owed, job loss, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, leave denial, or a deadline. This site provides general information and intake support, not legal advice.
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