Category Archives: Pregnancy Discrimination News
Court Finds Evidence Of Pregnancy Discrimination Where Employee Fired Shortly After Disclosing Her Pregnancy
Having dedicated their practice to fighting for victims of employment discrimination, our Marion County, Florida pregnancy discrimination lawyers know that pregnant employees are often targeted for termination shortly after announcing their pregnancy. A tactic commonly used by employers to get rid of pregnant employees is to scrutinize their employment history in order to find… Read More »
EEOC Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Case Where Supervisor Refused To Train & Fired Pregnant Employee
In a press release issued on October 17, 2019, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it has entered into a Consent Decree to resolve a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against Smiley Dental Walnut, PLLC (Smiley Dental). On September 25, 2018, the EEOC filed the pregnancy discrimination lawsuit, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission… Read More »
EEOC Claims Employee Fired Because Of Pregnancy Where Employer Refused To Extend Her Pregnancy-Related Leave
In a press release issued on September 27, 2019, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it has filed a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against AAC Dallas Outpatient Center, LLC, d/b/a Greenhouse Outpatient Center (Greenhouse) pursuant to the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). The PDA prohibits employers from discriminating against women on the basis… Read More »
EEOC Claims Employer Failed To Promote Employee Because She Might Become Pregnant
Having fought for the rights of employment discrimination victims for nearly twenty years, our Marion County, Florida employment discrimination lawyers have learned that employers frequently discriminate against women because they intend to or might become pregnant. Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), employers are prohibited from discriminating against an employee because of her intention… Read More »
EEOC Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Case Where Employer Refused To Accommodate Pregnant Worker
Having represented pregnancy discrimination victims for almost twenty years, our Marion County, Florida wrongful discharge attorneys have learned that employers frequently discriminate against pregnant employees by refusing to accommodate their pregnancy-related physical restrictions. Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), employers are prohibited from discriminating against an employee on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or… Read More »
EEOC Claims Employee Wrongfully Fired When Employer Fired Her Within Days After Learning Of Pregnancy
Having litigated pregnancy discrimination lawsuits for almost twenty years, our Marion County, Florida wrongful discharge attorneys have learned that employers often terminate pregnant employees shortly after they disclose their pregnancy. Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), employers are forbidden from discriminating against women on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The… Read More »
EEOC Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Case Alleging Employer Revoked Job Offer After Learning Applicant Was Pregnant
Having represented victims of pregnancy discrimination for almost twenty years, our Marion County, Florida employment discrimination attorneys have learned that pregnant women continue to face substantial disadvantages in their efforts to gain employment. In some cases, pregnant job applicants are told they can reapply for employment after giving birth. In other cases, pregnant job… Read More »
EEOC Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Case Claiming Employer Failed To Accommodate Pregnant Employee
In a press release issued April 11, 2019, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it has entered into a Consent Decree to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed by the EEOC against PruittHealth-Raleigh, LLC (PruittHealth). On April 15, 2018, the EEOC filed the pregnancy discrimination lawsuit, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission… Read More »
EEOC Claims Employee Was Unlawfully Fired After Employer Learned That She Was Pregnant
Having represented victims of pregnancy discrimination for nearly twenty years, our Marion County, Florida employment discrimination attorneys have learned that employers often terminate employees shortly after learning that they are pregnant. Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), employers are forbidden from discriminating against an employee on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical… Read More »
EEOC Brings Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit Against 40 Steak & Seafood
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that it has filed a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against 40 Steak & Seafood (40 Steak) pursuant to the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). The PDA prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of pregnancy, including childbirth and pregnancy-related medical conditions. The EEOC has brought… Read More »
