When sharing the good news with your boss and coworkers, discrimination might be the last thing on your mind.

The truth is many women experience unfair treatment - or even got fired - after revealing the news of their pregnancy.

If you're pregnant and working, as a start, know your legal rights.

In this episode, we discuss:

00:29 - The legal rights of a pregnant woman within the workplace

01:33 - How to handle pregnancy discrimination in the workplace

03:57 - Are you entitled to maternity leave?

06:01 - What you should do when you found out you're pregnant

11:33 - Examples of pregnancy discrimination

Resources Mentioned:

• Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 - https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/pregnancy-discrimination-act-1978
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/benefits-leave/fmla
• New York City Human Rights Law - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/cchr/law/pregnancy-legal-guidance.page
• New York State Human Rights Law - https://www.ny.gov/working-while-pregnant-know-your-rights/pregnancy-rights-employees-workplace
• Young v. United Parcel Service, Inc. - https://www.oyez.org/cases/2014/12-1226

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