If you have been treated unfairly at work, suffered adverse employment actions, or been wrongfully terminated because of your pregnancy in San Diego, you may be a victim of pregnancy discrimination. You could be eligible to recover financial compensation by holding your employer accountable.
Contact Fairchild Employment Law for a free consultation about a potential case. Our San Diego employment lawyers will listen to your story, explain your legal rights, and guide you through the next steps to take to seek justice.
Why Choose Us?
- We have decades of experience advocating for victims of pregnancy discrimination in California. Jillian Fairchild has extensive experience in all phases of discrimination litigation.
- Jillian has 15 years of experience working on the other side as a defense lawyer. She knows what defense tactics your employer will use and how to counter them with strong evidence and arguments.
- We take pregnancy discrimination cases in San Diego on a contingency fee basis, meaning you won’t pay us unless we secure financial compensation on your behalf.
How an Employment Lawyer Can Help
An employment lawyer with experience handling pregnancy discrimination cases will be able to zealously advocate for you in and out of the courtroom. An attorney can investigate your situation, gather evidence of pregnancy discrimination, and take legal action to hold your employer responsible. With an attorney in your corner, you can improve your chances of achieving a successful case result and maximizing your financial outcome.
What is Pregnancy Discrimination?
Pregnancy discrimination is the unlawful act of an employer treating an employee unfairly because the employee is pregnant, has given birth, or has a pregnancy-related medical condition. It is a type of sex discrimination that is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
These laws grant California employees the right to be free from discrimination and hostile work environments due to protected classes, including sex and pregnancy status. It also requires employers to offer reasonable accommodations for pregnancy as a medical condition. In addition, state law gives California mothers up to four months of job-protected pregnancy disability leave with the continuation of health insurance benefits.
Your Rights as a Victim of Pregnancy Discrimination in San Diego
If you were fired or demoted shortly after announcing your pregnancy, refused a job because you are pregnant or may become pregnant, or were refused reasonable accommodations or leave that you are entitled to by law, you most likely have grounds for a pregnancy discrimination case in San Diego.
Filing a formal complaint against your employer could result in a settlement that pays you for losses such as:
- Backpay (unpaid wages owed)
- Interest on unpaid wages
- Lost employment benefits
- Used vacation days or sick leave
- Compensation for emotional distress
- Attorney’s fees and court costs
- Job reinstatement, if applicable
- Punitive damages, in some cases
An attorney from Fairchild Employment Law can help you seek maximum financial compensation for pregnancy discrimination through aggressive settlement negotiations or, if necessary, court litigation. We recently achieved a $150,000 case result for a pregnancy discrimination client in California.
Contact Us for a Free Pregnancy Discrimination Case Evaluation in San Diego
California has some of the strongest anti-discrimination laws in the nation. Let Fairchild Employment Law help you protect your rights, pursue justice for your losses, and hold an employer accountable for a case of pregnancy discrimination. As your employment law attorneys in San Diego, we will go above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need during this difficult time. Call (619) 306-1454 or send us a message to schedule your free case review today.