[Workplace Rights] Pregnancy: Hiring & Interviews 5 Burning Questions Answered

[Workplace Rights]Pregnant & Seeking a Job?

5 Most Burning Questions Answered

Pregnant During Hiring

Interview

Question:

I’m seeking a job and just find out that I’m pregnant.

Should I tell them on my next interview or wait until I get an offer?

Are You Required To

Disclose Your Condition?

Answer:

• Legally, you are not obligated to tell them about your pregnancy during the interview process.

Can You Be Denied A Job?

Question:

Can a potential employer refuse to hire me because I’m pregnant?

Pregnancy Job Discrimination

Answer:

• The PDA makes it illegal to discriminate based on pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related medical conditions.

• It includes: hiring, firing, pay and promotions, benefits, layoffs, job assignments.

Can Employer Ask You?

Question:

Is it legal to be asked during an interview if I’m pregnant or planning on getting pregnant?

Source: eeoc.gov

Unlawful Interview Questions

Answer:

No.

It’s illegal to ask before hiring questions:

- about pregnancy or maternity plans - child-care arrangements- number and age of children - about marital status and etc.

Source: eeoc.gov

Question:

When does pregnancy discrimination occur?

What Actions Are

Considered Discrimination?

Answered:

• when you’re denied a job simply because you are or may become pregnant

• when you’re fired because you are or may become pregnant

• when you’re denied a promotion for above reasons

• when you’re forced to stop working (take leave) while pregnant or after birth and etc.

Determining Workplace

Discrimination

What Legal Protections Exist

Question:

Where can I read more about my rights?

The Laws Protecting Your

Rights

Answer:

• The PDA• The FMLA• The ADA• State Family and Medical Leave Laws• The detailed legal document list can be

found here:

“Pregnancy Rights In The Workplace”

Source: SlideShare.net

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