Your Pregnancy Does Not Have To Affect Your Employment

There are both state and federal laws that protect women in Colorado against harassment and discrimination because of pregnancy. If you are pregnant and believe that your employer is treating you illegally and inappropriately because of your current condition, The Litigation Boutique LLC, of Denver can assist you.

As a team of experienced litigation attorneys, we know what it takes to hold the appropriate parties accountable for any type of discrimination or harassment in the workplace. Pregnant women have the right to a workplace that is free from verbal abuse, unfair treatment, and offensive or hostile behaviors. We know the law, and we will employ all of our resources to help you pursue a successful outcome to your discrimination or harassment claim.

Standing Up For Your Rights As A Pregnant Employee

Pregnancy discrimination includes any type of unfavorable treatment directed toward a woman in the workplace because of her pregnant state, the birth of a child or medical conditions that relate to her pregnancy. Women who experience this type of discriminatory treatment from an employer may do so in the following ways:

• Denying an employee her right to leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act
• Requiring that female employees give notice of a pregnancy and using as a way to limit employment opportunities
• Preventing an employee from returning to work after learning of a pregnancy or giving birth if the employee wants to return and is physically capable of doing so
• Firing, demoting or passing over a woman for a deserved promotion because she is pregnant

Colorado offers robust pregnancy protections surpassing federal minimums. Under the Colorado Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, these rights apply to every employer in the state, regardless of company size.

Under this legislation, employers cannot fire, reject, or demote you based on pregnancy, childbirth or related recovery. They must provide reasonable accommodations, such as temporary job modifications, lighter duties, schedule changes, leave or lactation breaks. Common examples of discriminatory actions that you can report are:

• Forced leave: Pushing you onto unpaid leave when a simple workplace adjustment would allow you to keep working.
• Harassment: Offensive comments about your condition or capacity to work.
• Retaliation: Disciplining you for requesting accommodations or attending prenatal appointments.

After a thorough evaluation of your case, we can determine if you have grounds to move forward with a civil claim on the basis of pregnancy discrimination. We have extensive experience in litigation cases of all types, and we know what it takes to help you secure rightful damages for unfairly losing your job or other losses.

Fighting Pregnancy Discrimination At Work

If you are facing this issue at work, remember the following steps:

• Preserve evidence: Immediately forward relevant emails, performance reviews and a log of incidents to a personal account. This way, you can keep them even if you lose company access.
• Report the incident: Submit a written accommodation request to HR. This engages the Colorado Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and makes subsequent retaliation legally actionable.
• Secure leave: Formally request FMLA or Colorado FAMLI paperwork early to ensure medical absences are job-protected rather than marked as “unexcused”.

At The Litigation Boutique LLC, we represent both employees and small business owners. We know exactly how the “other side” thinks. With us on your side, you will have a strategic advantage.

Get The Honest, Experienced Guidance You Deserve

Complex cases do not intimidate us. Our pregnancy discrimination lawyers can help you protect your rights. If you think you have a pregnancy discrimination claim, reach out to our office, or call us at 303-578-2833 for an appointment to discuss your case.