Pregnancy Discrimination Attorney in Los Angeles

Attorney V. James DeSimone Have you had your hours cut at work or did you fail to receive a promotion because you are pregnant? Were you laid off because your employer refused to grant maternity leave? In any situation, if you are discriminated against due to being pregnant, you have a right to take legal action. At V. James DeSimone Law, our pregnancy discrimination attorneys in Los Angeles have the tenacity and skill to guide you through legal proceedings.

You may be entitled to compensation if you were wrongfully terminated or if it is determined that your employer acted in a discriminating way towards you because of your pregnancy. This is where we can help.

V. James DeSimone Law is a pregnancy discrimination law firm located at 13160 Mindanao Way #280, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (open in Google Maps). Our attorneys handle all employment claims throughout Los Angeles and Southern California.

Call (310) 693-5561 today for your free, initial consultation.

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“Jim DeSimone represented me in a wrongful termination case. I had been with a company for a decade and when I left for my maternity leave, they decided to fire me! Needless to say I was devastated. I met with several law firms that were interested in handling my case, but decided to have Jim represent me. Jim DeSimone is a passionate attorney committed to righting the wrongs. He is not only an effective attorney, he is a decent human being. I am certain you would be pleased with his style and demeanor as well as the result he will produce for you.“
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Benefits of Hiring Our Pregnancy Discrimination Attorneys:

V. James Desimone Awards V. James DeSimone is a distinguished Los Angeles pregnancy discrimination lawyer with a proven record of securing numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for employees across California. His work has earned recognition from Super Lawyers and the Daily Journal, along with top ratings from respected legal organizations such as Martindale-Hubbell and Avvo.

In any case, our firm is completely dedicated to obtaining justice on behalf of our clients. We make it our top priority to protect your rights in the workplace, including those that safeguard women from discrimination because of a pregnancy. If you have been the victim of pregnancy discrimination, we encourage you to reach out to our firm and learn how we can help you move forward. We will work hard to help you reach a settlement favorable to you.

Examples of Pregnancy Discrimination

Some of the worst behavior we’ve seen comes from companies that act unethically, or illegally when a woman is pregnant and preparing for maternity leave. We have worked with numerous women & families facing this issue and have seen the following examples of pregnancy discrimination:

Firing (wrongful termination), demotion or job reassignment
Loss of promotion due to pregnancy
Refusal to hire because of pregnancy
Harassment of a pregnant woman
Failure to provide reasonable accommodations
Restricting medical or FMLA leave

Although this is not a comprehensive list of the ways a woman may be discriminated against for being pregnant, these unfortunately tend to be the most common.

We Have the Results & Experience to Help You

V. James DeSimone Law has handled numerous cases of pregnancy discrimination throughout California. If you or your partner have been the victim of pregnancy discrimination we urge you to contact V. James DeSimone Law today in Los Angeles. We can answer your questions and you can help defend your rights, and the rights of future victims of pregnancy discrimination by seeking compensation for this inexcusable and illegal behavior.

Pregnancy Discrimination Settlements May be Recovered for:

Wrongful termination
Hours cut
Wages cut
Emotional trauma
Non-coverage of maternity leave
Violations of the Family & Medical Leave Act

There are four major differences between the CRFA and the FMLA, and two of them directly relate to maternity leave.

While pregnancy itself is covered under the FMLA, pregnancy is not covered under the CRFA. Instead, if a woman is pregnant in California and wants to request leave, they may do so under Pregnancy Disability Leave for up to 4 months (16 weeks). Employers only need to have 5 or more employees to be covered under this act, and there is no eligibility waiting period for employees. Additionally, employers are required to supply such employees with reasonable accommodations or transfer someone to a less hazardous or strenuous job. After taking the leave under the Pregnancy Disability Leave, a woman would still be entitled to take a full 12 weeks under FMLA after the child is born.
Registered domestic partners are not equal to spouses under the FMLA, however, under the CRFA registered domestic partners are covered the same as spouses.

Finally, California has enacted a Paid Family Leave law, which gives temporary disability insurance to those parents who take time off from work for many reasons including to care for a seriously ill child, or to bond with a new child. This leave is administered by the State Disability Insurance program and provides up to 6 weeks of Paid Family Leave payments to eligible workers.

Contact an Experienced Los Angeles Pregnancy Discrimination Attorney Today

When pregnancy discrimination leads to a hostile work environment, it can leave you wondering what to do next. You shouldn’t have to go through this situation alone, especially during a time in your life that is supposed to be filled with joy. Our team has 30 years of experience helping employees obtain the justice they need and deserve. We have achieved multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for past clients and we are confident in our ability to guide you to a successful resolution as well. We look forward to discussing your pregnancy discrimination case with you whether you are in Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, or anywhere else in Southern California.

Contact our firm at (310) 693-5561 for more information today.

Los Angeles Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyer