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At Mehtani Law Offices, P.C., our Beverly Hills employment law attorneys know that all California employers must accommodate pregnant employees under federal and state law.
In California, the primary law that governs pregnancy-related accommodations is the California Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) law, which is part of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
To follow are some key provisions of the California PDL law, including the requirement for reasonable accommodations.
Eligibility For Pregnancy Disability Leave
The law applies to employers with five or more employees. In most cases, pregnant employees are eligible for PDL if they are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition.
Pregnancy Disability Leave Entitlement
Eligible employees can take up to four months of unpaid pregnancy disability leave. This leave is separate from other entitlements, such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), which provide additional leave for purposes like bonding with a new child.
Reasonable Accommodations
In addition to providing pregnancy disability leave, California employers are required to make reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees who are temporarily disabled due to pregnancy.
These accommodations may include modified work duties, time off for medical appointments, or other adjustments to the workplace to enable the employee to continue working.
Notice Requirements
Employers must inform employees of their rights under the PDL law and display notices regarding these rights in the workplace.
Anti-Discrimination and Retaliation Protections
The FEHA prohibits discrimination and retaliation against employees based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Employers cannot terminate, demote, or take adverse actions against pregnant employees because of their pregnancy.
Both evitaland employees need to be aware of these legal requirements. Pregnant employees should communicate with their employers about their needs, and employers should work to provide reasonable accommodations and support during this period.
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