By Henry Joseph 
No one should have to choose between starting a family and keeping a job. Yet, pregnancy discrimination remains a reality for many workers in Atlantic City. If you’ve experienced unfair treatment, denial of accommodations, or were pushed out of your position because of your pregnancy, Castronovo & McKinney, LLC is here to Protect Your Rights and fight for your workplace equality.
Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats an applicant or employee unfavorably due to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. This can include everything from refusal to hire or promote to harassment or forced leave.
- Denying a promotion or a new job because of pregnancy
- Firing or demoting an employee after disclosing pregnancy
- Refusing to provide light-duty or schedule adjustments recommended by a doctor
- Harassing a pregnant employee with jokes or negative comments
- Failing to reinstate an employee after maternity leave
Several laws protect pregnant workers in Atlantic City, including:
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA): A federal law that prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
- New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD): Offers expansive protections, including a requirement that employers provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy-related needs.
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Allows eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for pregnancy and childbirth-related needs.
Under these laws, pregnant workers have the right to be treated the same as other employees with similar abilities or limitations.
New Jersey law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy, including:
- More frequent breaks
- Modified work schedules
- Seating or assistance with manual labor
- Temporary transfers to less strenuous tasks
Employers must engage in a good-faith, interactive process to determine what accommodations are appropriate—and cannot retaliate against employees for requesting them.
Castronovo & McKinney, LLC is one of New Jersey’s premier employment law firms. We represent employees in Atlantic City who have faced discrimination at work due to pregnancy or family-related medical needs. Our attorneys will review your situation, help you understand your rights, and take swift legal action to recover compensation for lost income, emotional distress, and more.
We know how to stand up to employers that violate the law—and we’re ready to fight for you.
Whether you’re preparing for maternity leave, returning to work, or navigating a difficult pregnancy, your job should support—not hinder—your journey. If your rights were violated, you deserve justice.
Atlantic City Castronovo & McKinney, Employment Law Attorneys, are here to protect working parents and hold employers accountable for discrimination.
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