Beverly Hills Pregnancy Discrimination Attorney
If you work in Beverly Hills or the surrounding Westside and were fired, demoted, denied maternity leave, or pushed out after announcing a pregnancy, Employee Rights Attorney Group can help you understand your rights and take action.
You Should Not Have To Choose Between Your Job And Your Pregnancy
California law gives pregnant employees some of the strongest workplace protections in the country. But many employers in Beverly Hills and across Los Angeles still punish workers for becoming pregnant, needing time off, asking for accommodations, or returning from maternity leave.
Pregnancy discrimination can be obvious, such as firing someone shortly after they announce a pregnancy. It can also be subtle, such as cutting hours, changing job duties, refusing accommodations, excluding someone from opportunities, or suddenly claiming performance issues after a pregnancy-related request.
If your employer’s attitude changed after your pregnancy, leave request, or medical restriction, that timing matters. A Beverly Hills pregnancy discrimination attorney can help review what happened, preserve evidence, and determine whether your rights were violated.
Common Pregnancy Discrimination Cases We Handle
Termination, layoffs, or sudden discipline after your employer learns you are pregnant.
Refusal to provide protected leave under California or federal law.
Ignoring doctor restrictions, modified duties, schedule changes, or pregnancy-related medical needs.
Demotion, reduced hours, harassment, or termination after requesting or taking protected leave.
Comments, pressure, exclusion, or unfair scrutiny tied to pregnancy or motherhood.
Refusing to reinstate you after pregnancy disability leave, maternity leave, or baby bonding leave.
California Pregnancy Discrimination Laws Protect Employees
Pregnant employees in Beverly Hills and throughout California may be protected by several overlapping laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Pregnancy Disability Leave, the California Family Rights Act, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Depending on your situation, these laws may protect your right to reasonable accommodations, pregnancy disability leave, job-protected family leave, continued employment benefits, and freedom from retaliation.
- Your employer generally cannot fire you because you are pregnant or may become pregnant.
- Your employer cannot refuse to hire, promote, or accommodate you because of pregnancy.
- Your employer may be required to provide pregnancy disability leave if you are medically unable to work.
- Your employer cannot retaliate because you requested maternity leave, PDL, CFRA leave, FMLA leave, or a pregnancy accommodation.
- Your employer cannot pressure you to quit, return early, or accept worse treatment because you are pregnant or recently gave birth.
Led By Diana Gevorkian, A Beverly Hills Employee Rights Attorney
Employee Rights Attorney Group represents workers who have been mistreated, pushed out, or retaliated against at work. Diana Gevorkian and the firm understand how emotionally and financially disruptive pregnancy discrimination can be, especially when your income, health, and family are all on the line.
Our role is to help you understand your rights, evaluate your claim, and pursue compensation when your employer violates California employment law.
Speak With Our TeamMany Pregnancy Discrimination Claims Start With Retaliation
A common pattern is simple: the employee asks for a reasonable accommodation, pregnancy disability leave, maternity leave, or baby bonding leave, and the employer suddenly changes how they treat her.
Good reviews, steady hours, normal treatment, positive feedback.
Discipline, write-ups, reduced hours, hostility, replacement, or termination.
That before-and-after pattern can be extremely important. If your employer’s explanation does not line up with the timing, documents, witness accounts, or your prior work history, you may have a claim.
What To Do If You Suspect Pregnancy Discrimination
Keep emails, texts, schedules, write-ups, performance reviews, leave requests, and notes from conversations.
Document when your employer learned about the pregnancy, what you requested, and what changed afterward.
Do not assume your employer’s explanation is final. Get a legal review before signing anything or quitting.
Serving Employees in Beverly Hills, Century City, West Hollywood, and Los Angeles
Employee Rights Attorney Group represents workers from our Beverly Hills office, including employees in Beverly Hills, Century City, West Hollywood, West LA, Culver City, Santa Monica, and surrounding Los Angeles communities.
We handle pregnancy discrimination cases involving Beverly Hills medical offices, luxury retail and hospitality employers, professional services firms, entertainment and media companies, corporate offices, and other Los Angeles workplaces.
Local Office Presence
Beverly Hills Office
8383 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 840
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Culver City Office
5855 Green Valley Circle, Suite 208
Culver City, CA 90230
Phone: 310-300-3435
Questions Employees Ask Before Calling A Lawyer
Can I sue my employer for firing me while pregnant?
You may have a claim if your pregnancy, medical restrictions, maternity leave request, or related condition was a motivating reason for the termination. The timing, your work history, employer comments, and documents can all matter.
What counts as pregnancy discrimination in California?
Pregnancy discrimination can include firing, demotion, reduced hours, denial of accommodations, denial of leave, harassment, refusal to reinstate you, or retaliation after you request protected rights.
Can my employer deny maternity leave?
Not always. Depending on your employer, length of employment, medical condition, and leave history, you may be protected by Pregnancy Disability Leave, CFRA, FMLA, or other California employment laws.
What if my employer says I was fired for performance?
Employers often use performance as a defense. An attorney can review whether that explanation is supported by the evidence or whether it appeared only after your pregnancy or leave request.
How much does a pregnancy discrimination lawyer cost?
Employee Rights Attorney Group handles many employment cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no attorney fee unless compensation is recovered in eligible cases.
How long do I have to file a pregnancy discrimination claim?
Deadlines can vary depending on the claims involved and the agencies required before filing a lawsuit. It is best to speak with an attorney as soon as possible so you do not miss important deadlines.
Were You Punished At Work Because Of Pregnancy Or Maternity Leave?
You do not have to figure this out alone. Contact Employee Rights Attorney Group to discuss your rights with a Beverly Hills pregnancy discrimination attorney.
