Archive for pregnancy discrimination

New Pregnancy Disability Leave Regulations Take Effect Today

The California Fair Employment & Housing Council (FEHC) recently passed new regulations concerning pregnancy disability leave (PDL). These new regulations take effect on April 1, 2016. Under the new regulations, California employers with 5 or more employees must: 1. Provide employees with notice of their PDL rights either…

U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Pregnant Employees

Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a pregnant woman on her claim that her employer discriminated against her on account of her pregnancy.  The case, entitled Young v. United Parcel Service, Inc., involved a pregnant UPS worker whose doctor recommended that she not life heavy…