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Judge reinstates pregnancy discrimination case in California

On behalf of Law Offices of William F. Wright posted in Workplace Discrimination on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 When a woman is pregnant, she must be concerned about not only her own health and safety but that of her unborn ...

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Ruling sends pregnancy discrimination case back to trial

Last year, we wrote a blog post about a lawsuit that was filed against the game show “The Price is Right” for alleged discrimination. A model who worked on the show claimed that she had been the victim of ...

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California woman says she was wrongfully fired for premarital sex

Getting fired from a job can be a devastating experience, both emotionally and financially. It can also be difficult to recover professionally from being terminated from a position. While an employer has the right to fire a ...

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Pregnancy discrimination suit filed against Oprah Winfrey Network

For decades, women have turned to Oprah Winfrey for tips on good books, nutrition and relationship advice. Her popular talk show highlighted issues that women across the country faced, and now that she runs her own network, ...

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Pregnancy and discrimination laws expanded in California

Women have faced various types of discrimination in the workplace for decades. Even though laws have been passed over the years that protect women, and others, from unlawful discrimination, some employers continue to mistreat ...

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Court reverses decision against Lucasfilm for pregnancy discrimination

Pregnant women face many challenges after learning they are going to have a baby. Not only are they concerned with their own health and future, but they must also be focused on preparing for the arrival of their new loved ...

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Grocery Store Sued For Pregnancy Discrimination

A California resident has sued her employer, the supermarket chain Albertsons, alleging that the grocery store’s failure to accommodate the her high-risk pregnancy resulted in the death of her baby. The woman who sued ...

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Claim: The firing is wrong on ‘The Price is Right’

Show business is historically a fiercely competitive industry where people have to fight for every opportunity to make it big. When a person does secure a stable job, it can be crucial for them to keep it. Unfortunately, this ...

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EEOC steps up pregnancy discrimination lawsuits

There is an unfortunate truth that very few of the pregnancy discrimination claims in California and nationwide are prosecuted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The majority of discrimination claims are settled ...

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Woman cites pregnancy discrimination, harassment in lawsuit

Being the victim of discrimination or harassment of any kind at work can make a person feel embarrassed, isolated and helpless. Women in particular can be susceptible to unlawful treatment in the workplace if they are ...

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