Familial status discrimination happens when employers treat workers differently because they’re parents, caregivers, pregnant, or planning families. This includes being passed over for promotions because you have young children, facing negative comments about “commitment” after taking maternity leave, being excluded from projects after announcing pregnancy, or receiving discipline tied to

Raising children as a single parent is demanding enough without facing workplace bias that treats your family structure as a professional liability. Yet single parents routinely encounter discrimination that goes beyond typical parental stereotyping—employers often view single-parent households as inherently “problematic” for business operations. Single parents commonly face discrimination ranging

When you’re facing workplace discrimination because of your family responsibilities, it helps to know that other employees have fought similar battles and won. These real legal victories show exactly what evidence courts find compelling and what strategies lead to successful familial status discrimination claims. Understanding these cases gives you a

When you become a parent, your job performance doesn’t automatically decline. Your commitment to your career doesn’t evaporate. Yet countless working parents face employment decisions based on outdated assumptions rather than actual performance or qualifications. Working parents commonly experience discrimination rooted in harmful stereotypes—from mothers passed over for promotions because

Your company’s work-life balance program sounds great on paper—flexible schedules, remote work options, and family-friendly policies that supposedly support all employees. But here’s what many workers discover: these policies can actually create new forms of discrimination against parents and caregivers. The legal reality is that well-intentioned work-life programs often become

Planning to start a family, currently pregnant, or recently became a parent? Your employment rights don’t disappear when your family grows. In fact, federal and state laws provide robust protections designed to prevent discrimination and ensure you can balance work with new parenting responsibilities. Unfortunately, many employers still make illegal

If you’ve ever been passed over for a promotion after having a baby, denied flexible work arrangements because you care for an aging parent, or faced negative comments about your parenting responsibilities at work, you may have experienced Family Responsibilities Discrimination (FRD). This form of workplace bias affects millions of

Looking for an apartment with your kids in tow shouldn’t feel like navigating a minefield. Yet every day, families face subtle—and sometimes not-so-subtle—discrimination when trying to rent, buy, or finance homes simply because they have children. From landlords who suddenly have “no vacancies” when they see your family to mortgage

Taking care of aging parents while managing your career. Rushing to pick up a sick child from school during an important meeting. Coordinating medical appointments for a disabled spouse around your work schedule. If you’re a caregiver, these scenarios probably sound familiar—and you’ve likely worried about how your caregiving responsibilities

When you’re juggling work responsibilities with caring for family members, understanding your legal protections can make the difference between keeping your job and facing discrimination. The legal landscape protecting parents and caregivers involves a complex web of federal laws, state regulations, and local ordinances—each offering different levels of protection depending