Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida
Terminated due to pregnancy
I am pregnant and have been at my job for 11 months. I was ready to take maternity leave but was told I was not eligible for FMLA because I haven't been employed for a year. I asked to continue working since there are no problems with the pregnancy, but was told no. Termination papers have been turned in and I am no longer employed with the company simply because my supervisor was uncomfortable with me working. Is there any legal action I can take?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Terminated due to pregnancy
It is illegal to terminate an employee simply because a supervisor is uncomfortable working with a pregnant woman. It is gender discrimination. Send me an e-mail if you would like to discuss your situation in more detail.
Re: Terminated due to pregnancy
It sounds as if the employer acted in violation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and/or Florida law. Please feel free to call for a free consultation to review the matter and determine how you should proceed. Bear in mind that there are time limits regarding how long you may take to file a discrimination suit. So, do not hesitate to act, regardless of whether you use an attorney. You can contact your local EEOC office or the human rights commission in your county for more information.
Good luck.
Jeff Sheldon
Jeffrey L. Sheldon, Esquire
The Sheldon Law Firm
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