Welcoming a new child into your life should be an exciting and protected time — not one filled with anxiety over how your employer will respond. Unfortunately, many workers in Morris County face subtle and overt discrimination after revealing their pregnancy. Whether it’s being passed over for promotions, denied accommodations, or even terminated, these actions are unlawful.
NJ Employment Lawyers, LLC is here to help you take a stand. If you’ve been treated unfairly at work due to your pregnancy or related conditions, our legal team is ready to protect your rights and pursue justice under New Jersey employment law.
What Does Pregnancy Discrimination Look Like?
Pregnancy discrimination can take many forms, some obvious and others more difficult to detect. Common examples include:
- Being fired, demoted, or denied a promotion after announcing a pregnancy
- Refusing reasonable accommodations like extra bathroom breaks or reduced lifting
- Negative changes to your workload or responsibilities without cause
- Harassment or ridicule related to pregnancy or parenthood
- Being denied leave for childbirth or recovery
Even if an employer doesn’t explicitly say their decision was due to your pregnancy, you may still have a valid claim if the timing and circumstances suggest bias.
Your Rights Under New Jersey Law
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) and the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) provide strong protections for expecting and new parents. Under these laws, it is illegal to discriminate against an employee due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Employees are also entitled to:
- Reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy (such as light duty or modified schedules)
- Job-protected leave to care for a newborn
- Return to the same or a comparable position after leave
- Freedom from retaliation after requesting accommodations or taking leave
How to Respond if You’re Being Discriminated Against
If you’re facing discrimination due to pregnancy, here are steps you can take to protect yourself:
- Keep records: Document any changes in treatment, communications with management, and denials of accommodation or leave.
- File an internal complaint: Use your company’s HR channels to report the issue in writing.
- Contact a lawyer: An experienced employment attorney can determine whether your rights were violated and help you take action.
NJ Employment Lawyers, LLC will assess your case, collect necessary evidence, and work to secure back pay, reinstatement, or other compensation if your employer has broken the law.
Don’t Let Discrimination Undermine Your Journey into Parenthood
Pregnancy should never be treated as a professional liability. If you’re dealing with mistreatment at work because you’re expecting, know that the law is on your side. We help employees throughout Morris County challenge discriminatory practices and protect what matters most — their families and their careers.
For more details on how we help in your area, visit our page on Morris County Discrimination Lawyers.
Contact Us
NJ Employment Lawyers, LLC
101 Eisenhower Pkwy #300
Roseland, NJ 07068
Phone: (973) 358-7027
