California law explicitly prohibits firing an employee due to pregnancy. Employers are required to treat pregnant employees fairly and provide reasonable accommodations when necessary. For legal advice, call our Los Angeles wrongful termination attorneys at Yadegar, Minoofar, Soleymani LLP at (310) 499-0140 today. California’s Protections for Pregnant Employees The following laws provide protections for pregnant…
In most cases, it is illegal for an employer to fire an employee because they are on maternity leave. California law specifically prohibits termination based on pregnancy, maternity leave, or any related conditions. Employers are required to accommodate employees during this period and must hold their position or a comparable one until they return. If…