PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING DISCRIMINATION

YOU HAVE RIGHTS AND THE WOMEN’S LAW PROJECT’S LEGAL NAVIGATOR PROGRAM CAN HELP.

Pregnant people have rights in the workplace. Laws prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of pregnancy and require employers to provide accommodations to enable workers to work while pregnant.

Many breastfeeding workers also have rights to express breastmilk in the workplace so that they can maintain their milk supply and continue to breastfeed their babies after returning to work.

These rights do not apply to every employee. There are federal, state, and local laws that may apply. Your individual circumstances determine what laws apply to you.

We provide information, assistance, advice, and representation to help workers understand your rights and stay on the job while taking care of their health including:

- Preparations to disclose pregnancy at work.
- Requests for accommodations at work.
- Navigation of leave policies.
- Preparations for return to work.
- Requests for lactation accommodations.
- Legal advice if harassment or discrimination has already occurred.