Can my employer reduce my hours when pregnant?
Can I ask my employer to reduce my hours if I feel tired because of my pregnancy? Yes, you can ask your employer to do this on a temporary basis or for a set period. However, your maternity pay may be affected (see the question below on sick leave).
What should I do if my employer refuses to do something about my pregnancy?
Pregnant employees who think they’re at risk but their employer disagrees should talk to their health and safety or trade union representative. If your employer still refuses to do anything, talk to your doctor or contact the Health and Safety Executive. It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of being pregnant.
Can a pregnant employee take time off work?
Employees cannot take time off for antenatal appointments until they’ve told the employer about the pregnancy. When the employee tells their employer they’re pregnant, the employer should assess the risks to the employee and their baby. Risks could be caused by:
Can a pregnant employee be treated the same as a non-pregnant employee?
PDA requires that pregnant employees be treated the same as non-pregnant employees who are similar in their ability or inability to work.
How to prevent pregnancy discrimination in the workplace?
1 refusing to hire a pregnant applicant; 2 firing or demoting a pregnant employee; 3 denying the same or a similar job to a pregnant employee when she returns from a pregnancy-related leave; 4 treating a pregnant employee differently than other temporarily disabled employees; or
Can a employer refuse to hire a pregnant woman?
You should inform your employer if the source of your problem at work is a pregnancy-related medical condition, because you might be able to get an accommodation under the ADA. An employer cannot legally fire you, or refuse to hire or promote you, because you asked for an accommodation, or because you need one.
PDA requires that pregnant employees be treated the same as non-pregnant employees who are similar in their ability or inability to work.
Can a employer treat you worse if you are pregnant?
The PDA says that your employer cannot treat you worse than other employees because you are pregnant or have a condition related to pregnancy. Thus, if your employer is providing accommodations to other employees similar in their ability or inability to work they may have to provide you with an accommodation.
When does pregnancy discrimination occur in the workplace?
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employer discriminates on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions.