Time May Still Be on Your Side: Understanding Your Pregnancy Discrimination RightsDiscovering you've potentially missed the one-year deadline to file a pregnancy discrimination complaint can feel devastating. You were dealing with pregnancy, possibly caring for a...
Fired After Receiving an 89/100 Performance ReviewImagine receiving an excellent performance review on Thursday, only to be fired the following Monday after disclosing your pregnancy. The EEOC alleged that this scenario unfolded at a trailer-and-container company in...
When Your Employer Denies Basic Pregnancy AccommodationsYour manager just denied your request for a chair at the cash register, despite your doctor's note about pregnancy-related back pain. This scenario plays out across New York City workplaces daily, leaving...
Your Prenatal Care Rights Just Got Stronger in New YorkIf you're pregnant and working in New York, January 1, 2025 marked a historic shift in your workplace rights. New York became the first state in the nation to guarantee paid time off specifically for prenatal...
Have you ever been told "it's not our policy, it's the vendor" when something goes wrong? In employment law, that excuse doesn't fly – and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) just reminded employers of this crucial principle in a lawsuit filed...
If you’re experiencing unfair treatment at work because of your pregnancy, you may be wondering whether you have legal grounds to sue your employer. The answer is yes – pregnancy discrimination is illegal under both federal and New York State law, and you have several...
Picture this: you're a new father in New York preparing for your baby's arrival. You want time to bond with your newborn, but you're worried about how your employer will react. You're not alone, many working dads feel this way. In fact, a 2025 report by Motherly found...
Bringing a new baby into the world is an exciting and challenging time. If you’re a New Yorker who has recently had a child or is about to, you might be asking yourself: Do you get PTO for postpartum? This question is crucial for new parents worried about...
Pregnancy discrimination is a serious workplace issue that affects thousands of workers each year, creating unfair barriers to employment and career advancement for employees who are pregnant or may become pregnant.
