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Rights Pregnancy Discrimination Without Discrimination In Illinois
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There is no one-size-fits-all answer to how much you can sue for pregnancy discrimination, as each case depends on its unique circumstances. Damages can range from thousands to millions of dollars, depending on factors like financial losses, emotional impact, and the severity of the employer's conduct.
It's against the law for employers to fire or demote you because you decide to become a mother. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) says companies with 50 or more workers must give you up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to take care of your new baby.
The Illinois Human Rights Act (the “Act”), provides broad protection against discrimination based on a person's current pregnancy, past pregnancy, potential or intended pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.
All Illinois residents have a right to reproductive autonomy, including freedom from discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions.
If you are under 18 years old and need an abortion in Illinois, you do not need to notify or get permission from a parent or legal guardian. Previously, there was a parental notice law in Illinois, but it was repealed. This became effective on June 1, 2022.
The new Illinois law provides that employers may not discriminate against an employee or job applicant because of pregnancy, childbirth or related condition or because the employee or applicant requests a pregnancy accommodation or refuses to accept an employer's accommodation.