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By law, you don't need to tell your employer you're pregnant until the end of the 15th week before your due date (when you're 25 weeks pregnant). But it's best to tell them as soon as possible, especially if you have physical symptoms like sickness and need their support.
There is no legal requirement for when to tell your boss you are pregnant. However, if you need to request family and medical leave, you need to do so at least 30 days before your leave begins. Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against workers after a pregnancy announcement.
There is no law that requires you to inform your employer of your pregnancy at any specific time, but some jobs may have their own requirements. Check your award, agreement or contract. Despite this, it is a good idea to tell your employer you are pregnant before they hear it from somebody else.
Compensation for Pregnancy Discrimination Band 1 - £900 - £8,800; Band 2 - £8,800 - £26,300; Band 3 - £26,300 - £44,000.
The PWFA provides for reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants or employees who have known limitations. Under the PWFA, “limitations” are physical or mental conditions related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
By law, you don't need to tell your employer you're pregnant until the end of the 15th week before your due date (when you're 25 weeks pregnant). But it's best to tell them as soon as possible, especially if you have physical symptoms like sickness and need their support.
The amount of damages that can be awarded depends on the size of the employer; these limits are for the combined total of pain and suffering and punitive damages: The court can award up to $50,000 if the employer has 15 to 100 employees. The court can award up to $100,000 if the employer has 101 to 200 employees.
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.