If you’re undergoing IVF or other fertility treatments, you have significant legal protections at work. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which took effect in June 2023, explicitly covers fertility treatments as a “related medical condition” that requires employer accommodation. Combined with Title VII protections, the ADA, and New York’s

If you’ve experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth, you’re protected by multiple federal and state laws that guarantee your right to time off, job protection, and freedom from discrimination. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave because pregnancy loss

If you’re returning to work after having a baby and plan to continue breastfeeding, federal and New York laws give you strong protections to express breast milk during the workday. Under the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, most employers must provide you with reasonable break time and a private space—not

Yes, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can protect workers experiencing pregnancy-related medical conditions that substantially limit major life activities—even though pregnancy itself isn’t classified as a disability. Conditions like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, hyperemesis gravidarum, and severe morning sickness often qualify for ADA protection, requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations.

Yes, parental leave policies can discriminate when they’re built on outdated assumptions about who should be the primary caregiver. Under federal law, employers must provide parental leave on equal terms to both mothers and fathers for bonding and caregiving—any policy that offers more time or flexibility to one parent based

No, an employer cannot legally refuse to hire you because you’re pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or might become pregnant in the future. Federal law—specifically the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act—prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating against job applicants based on

If you’re pregnant and struggling with certain job duties, you have a legal right to request workplace adjustments that help you stay healthy and employed. Under federal and New York laws, employers must provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy-related limitations—things like extra bathroom breaks, modified schedules, lighter duties, or a place

If you’re pregnant or planning to start a family, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for childbirth and bonding with your newborn. This federal law ensures you can take time off without fear of losing your job, while your employer

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) makes it illegal for employers to treat you differently because you’re pregnant, have given birth, or have a related medical condition. If you work for a company with 15 or more employees, your employer cannot refuse to hire you, fire you, demote you, or take

If you’re pregnant and experiencing unfair treatment at work, you need to understand your legal protections right now. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and other federal laws provide robust safeguards against discrimination, but many employees don’t realize when their rights are being violated or how to