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California Employment Law Glossary

Pregnancy Discrimination
Workplace Discrimination

 

Definition


 

California law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees because of pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions. Prohibited conduct includes termination, demotion, forced leave, denial of light duty, and reduction in hours. California's Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) law and FEHA protections together provide some of the most comprehensive pregnancy protections available to any workers in the United States.


Frequently Asked Questions

No. Firing, demoting, or otherwise punishing an employee because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition violates California law.

Pregnancy Disability Leave covers the period you're medically disabled by pregnancy or childbirth, while CFRA baby bonding leave is separate, additional time to bond with your new child after you've recovered.

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