Pregnancy should be a time filled with hope and preparation—not anxiety about losing your job or being treated unfairly at work. Unfortunately, many expecting employees in Absecon still face pregnancy discrimination, including denial of accommodations, reduction of responsibilities, or even wrongful termination.
At Castronovo McKinney, LLC, we are committed to helping pregnant workers understand and assert their legal rights. You shouldn’t have to choose between starting a family and maintaining your career.
Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfairly due to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. This kind of discrimination may affect various aspects of employment, such as hiring, promotions, job duties, salary, or leave.
Importantly, discrimination doesn’t always come in the form of obvious mistreatment. Subtle changes to workload, pressure to resign, or failure to provide basic accommodations can all signal violations of your rights.
Employees in Absecon and across New Jersey have reported a wide range of discriminatory actions by employers. Common examples include:
Refusing to hire or promote someone due to pregnancy
Reducing hours or shifting to less favorable job duties
Denying medically necessary accommodations
Pressuring pregnant workers to take leave before they’re ready
Terminating an employee after announcing their pregnancy or taking maternity leave
Even seemingly minor acts of bias can have lasting consequences on your income, career progression, and emotional well-being.
Fortunately, both state and federal laws provide strong protections for expecting employees:
New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD): Prohibits employers from discriminating based on pregnancy and requires reasonable accommodations for pregnancy-related needs.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA): A federal law ensuring that pregnant employees receive reasonable accommodations.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Grants eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for pregnancy, childbirth, and related health conditions.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (as amended by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act): Prevents employers from treating pregnancy as a reason to deny employment or advancement.
Together, these laws guarantee that your health and parental responsibilities should never jeopardize your job security.
If your pregnancy creates a need for specific support at work, the law entitles you to reasonable accommodations. These may include:
Modified schedules or reduced workloads
Additional breaks for rest, hydration, or bathroom use
Light-duty assignments or temporary transfer from hazardous tasks
Flexibility to attend prenatal appointments or manage pregnancy-related conditions
Employers are required to engage in a good faith interactive process to determine and provide appropriate accommodations.
At Castronovo McKinney, LLC, we are proud to advocate for the rights of pregnant workers throughout Absecon and across New Jersey. If you believe you’ve been discriminated against due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, our attorneys will:
Review your situation and determine whether your rights have been violated
Help secure accommodations or address employer refusals
Represent you in complaints, negotiations, or litigation
Pursue compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and other damages
We approach every case with empathy and determination, ensuring your voice is heard and your future protected.
Pregnancy is a protected status under state and federal law. If your employer fails to respect your rights, you have the legal tools—and the support—to push back.
Castronovo McKinney – Absecon Pregnancy Discrimination Attorneys are ready to help you challenge unfair treatment, secure accommodations, and seek justice.
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