In Brief
* The federal law known as Title VII and The Pregnancy Discrimination Act
apply to employers with 15 or more employees.
* The Family and Medical Leave Act applies to employers with 50 or more
employees within a 75 mile radius.
* The New York State and New York City Human Rights Laws apply to
companies with 4 or more employees.
Follow these empowering strategies to optimally protect your rights:
* Notify your employer in writing that you are pregnant, preferably by
certified mail, overnight courier or email.
* Be sure to keep all written documentation, including memos and email.
* If you feel you are being discriminated against due to your pregnancy, file a
formal, written complaint with management or human resources.
* Confer with a qualified employment attorney before you file a complaint
with any governmental agency. Filing a complaint or charge with certain
agencies may affect your future legal options.
* Do not quit your job. Your chances of receiving financial compensation for
your claim will be greatly reduced if you resign.
