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Pregnancy Discrimination In The Workplace Cases In Washington
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To successfully win a pregnancy discrimination claim, an employee must provide evidence showing that her pregnancy was a substantial motivating reason for an adverse employment (such as a demotion, a write up and, of course, a termination) and that other employees in similar situations were treated differently.
Your chances of winning a discrimination case are much higher if you have the evidence and documentation to support your claim of discrimination. Such evidence could be direct or circumstantial.
Average Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement in California Complexity of CaseAverage California Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement Minor Approximately: $50,000 – $100,000 Moderate Approximately: $100,000 – $250,000 High Approximately: $250,000 – $1,000,000
To prove this kind of discrimination, you need to demonstrate that your employer treated you differently because you are or were recently pregnant. If your pregnancy prompted a harmful employment decision, such as termination or failure to promote, compensation may be available.
Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act – a federal law – employers with 15 or more employees must make reasonable accommodations for a pregnant worker if the employer makes similar accommodations for other disabilities or medical conditions.
To successfully win a pregnancy discrimination claim, an employee must provide evidence showing that her pregnancy was a substantial motivating reason for an adverse employment (such as a demotion, a write up and, of course, a termination) and that other employees in similar situations were treated differently.
When it comes to California discrimination lawsuits, the potential payout varies greatly depending on the company's size. Take small businesses with fewer than 100 employees - they're looking at a maximum payout of $50,000. But scale up to 101-200 employees, and that number jumps to $100,000.
How Long Until Settlement? Potential clients usually ask our lawyers, “How long will it take to settle my case?” The best answer is that “it depends.” Typically, the average employment lawsuit in a California court takes one year or longer to litigate.
