What Happens If You Start a New Job and Find Out You’re Pregnant?
Pregnancy comes with many changes and requires some recovery and adjustment time, which will impact your job. If you’ve worked at your company for over one year and you work somewhere with more than 50 employees, the federal Family Medical Leave Act will likely allow you to take up to 12 weeks of leave after having a baby. This is great for those who are established in their positions – but what happens if you find out you’re pregnant after starting a new job? Pregnancy Discrimination Act In 1978, an amendment was made to the Civil Rights Act that grants pregnant women the right to work. It is enforced by the federal government and prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy,
Can You Terminate a Pregnant Employee?
Pregnant women have laws that protect them from being terminated from their job simply based on being pregnant or having given birth. Being pregnant, however, does not make you immune to termination for other reasons. Employers can terminate pregnant employees if they violate the terms of their contract, demonstrate poor work performance, break policies, etc. So, while it is illegal to fire someone for being pregnant, pregnancy does not guarantee that you won’t lose your job for another reason. Pregnancy Discrimination Act An amendment made to the Civil Rights Act in 1978 grants pregnant women the right to work. This act prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or medical conditions related to pregnancy and birth. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act
COVID-19 Test Reporting at Work: What You Need to Know
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread illness across the state of California, all employees are rightfully concerned about their safety at work. Understanding your rights and personal responsibilities as an employee so that you can protect yourself and your coworkers is crucial. Here's what you must know about COVID-19 test reporting at work. Do You Need to Report a Positive COVID-19 Test at Work? If you test positive for COVID-19, the first thing you should do is notify your employer as soon as possible. You are not required to give your employer your medical information, but you should let them know that you have newly tested positive so that they can take appropriate action. Your employer may have
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