Pregnancy Discrimination Attorneys Albany NY 

Don’t Let Employers Push You Around 

Pregnancy should be a time of excitement, not fear. But some employers make it tough (some make it really tough) to keep your job, advance in your career, or even get hired in the first place. If you’ve been treated unfairly at work just because you’re pregnant, that’s not okay. It’s illegal. 

The employment law attorneys at Horn Wright, LLP, fight for pregnant employees in Albany, NY, who’ve been wronged. We know the laws and how employers try to get away with them, and we know how to fight back. Let’s make sure your rights are honored. 

Know Your Rights: You’re Protected. Period. 

Employers can’t fire you, demote you, refuse to hire you, or treat you unfairly just because you’re pregnant. Laws that have your back include: 

• The Pregnancy Discrimination Act: This law prohibits employers from discriminating against pregnant employees in hiring, firing, promotions, or benefits. If you're pregnant, you have the same rights as any other worker with a medical condition. 
• The Americans with Disabilities Act: If pregnancy-related complications qualify as disabilities, your employer must provide reasonable accommodations. This could mean offering a modified work schedule, temporary reassignment, or extra breaks to accommodate medical needs. 
• The Family and Medical Leave Act: Under FMLA protections, eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care. During this time, your employer must maintain your health benefits as if you were still working. When your leave ends, your employer is required to restore you to the same or an equivalent job with the same pay, benefits, and responsibilities. 
• New York State Human Rights Law: New York law strengthens protections against pregnancy discrimination, ensuring you’re not treated unfairly due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions. If your employer refuses to accommodate you, they could be violating state law. 

 Your employer must provide reasonable accommodation, like adjusting your workload or allowing extra breaks. Refusing or retaliating is illegal. You don’t have to accept unfair treatment—know your rights and stand up for them. 

Speaking with a pregnancy discrimination attorney at Horn Wright, LLP, is one of the best steps you can take if you suspect you’re the victim of pregnancy discrimination.  

Pregnancy Discrimination is Real: Have You Been Targeted? 

Discrimination comes in many forms. If any of this sounds familiar, you might have a case: 

• Fired after announcing your pregnancy? It happens—way too often. This is wrongful termination due to pregnancy, and it’s illegal. 
• Passed over for a job or promotion? Some bosses assume pregnancy means you won’t be committed. 
• Denied reasonable accommodations? You have the right to adjustments like more rest breaks or modified tasks under pregnancy accommodation laws. 
• Hit with pay cuts, demotions, or harassment? Retaliation for speaking up is illegal. 
• Dealing with a hostile work environment? Nasty comments, jokes, or mistreatment—also known as workplace pregnancy harassment—aren’t just wrong; they could be against the law. 

If any of this is happening to you, it’s time to take action. Our Albany lawyers are ready to fight back aggressively against employers who violate the law to the detriment of pregnant women. 

Employers: You Can’t Get Away With This 

 Albany employers have legal obligations they can’t ignore. They’re required to: 

• Provide reasonable accommodations so pregnant employees can keep working safely. 
• Offer the same benefits and leave policies to pregnant workers as they do to others with medical conditions. 
• Prevent harassment and retaliation against pregnant employees. 
• Reinstate employees after pregnancy-related leave instead of using it as an excuse to fire them. Your maternity leave rights are protected under federal and state laws. 

If your employer isn’t following these rules, they could face serious legal consequences. 

Take Action: What to Do if You’re Facing Pregnancy Discrimination 

If you think you’re being discriminated against, don’t wait—act now. Here’s what you need to do: 

1. Document everything. Save emails, write down conversations, and keep notes on discriminatory behavior. 
2. Report the issue. Notify HR or your manager in writing. Companies often have procedures in place (even if they don’t want you to use them). 
3. Request accommodations. If you need changes to your job, ask formally under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. 
4. File a complaint. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the New York State Division of Human Rights can help. 
5. Talk to an attorney. A pregnancy discrimination lawyer can help you take the strongest possible action. 

The sooner you take action, the better your chances of getting justice. 

Why Albany Employees Trust Horn Wright, LLP, to Win Their Case 

Fighting back against workplace discrimination is stressful. You’re already dealing with enough. That’s why we make the legal process as easy as possible for you. Here’s what you can expect: 

• A game plan tailored to YOUR situation. Every case is different—we’ll build a strategy that works for you. 
• Aggressive advocacy. We don’t back down. We fight for what’s right. 
• Strong negotiations and trial experience. Whether it’s a settlement or a courtroom battle, we know how to win. 
• Holding employers accountable. They broke the law, and we’ll make sure they answer for it. 

Let’s Talk – Free Consultation Available Now 

If your employer is treating you unfairly because of your pregnancy, it’s time to fight back. You have rights, and you deserve to work in a discrimination-free environment. 

Contact our Albany law office today for your free consultation. We’ll go over your situation, explain your legal options, and start building a plan to ensure justice is served. 

Our dedicated Albany employment law attorneys are ready to take on your case. You deserve better, and we’re ready to help.