Being sued over maternity leave or a worker’s pregnancy is an employer’s nightmare, and can end up costing you in terms of money and time. How can you avoid such lawsuits in the first place?
Cases alleging pregnancy discrimination at work are more common than you may think, as are maternity-leave lawsuits. So this Mother’s Day, business owners may want to give their maternal employees an incredibly useful gift: clear communication about maternity leave at your workplace. It’s a gift that keeps on giving, since you’ll be in a better position to avoid potential legal problems.
Here are a few suggestions to avoid getting sued over maternity leave or pregnancy discrimination:
Laws about pregnancy discrimination and maternity leave can get complicated, and every situation is unique. To get legal advice on a specific issue, or if you’re being sued over maternity leave, you may want to consult an experienced employment-law attorney near you.
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