CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEE PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION LAWS

The California Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL) requires California employers to provide up to four months of leave to employees disabled by pregnancy. PDLL also ensures that pregnant workers have reasonable accommodations for their pregnancy or pregnancy-related health problems. Pregnancy discrimination regulations require employers to inform employees of their rights.  Under California law, pregnant employees may be transferred to a less strenuous position during their pregnancy and return to their prior position when they are able to do so. A woman who takes a pregnancy leave and returns within the four-month period is guaranteed a return to her previous position. If that position is no longer available, the employer must provide a comparable position at the same pay level, if available. The information in this article does not constitute nor is it intended to constitute legal advice. For a free consultation call: Richard D. Freiman, Attorney at Law (310)917-1021.