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Pregnancy/Sex DiscriminationFederal

Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)

Summary

Amends Title VII to prohibit sex discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    An employer cannot refuse to hire you because you are pregnant.
  • 02.
    You must be treated the same as other temporarily disabled employees for leave purposes.
  • 03.
    You have the right to keep your job while on pregnancy-related leave.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Equitable relief
  • 02.
    Back pay and interest
  • 03.
    Punitive damages in cases of intentional discrimination

Verified Citations

42 U.S.C. § 2000e(k)

Source
"The terms 'because of sex' or 'on the basis of sex' include, but are not limited to, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions."