Can I Be Denied Training or Promotion Opportunities Due to My Pregnancy?

No, in New Jersey, under the NJLAD, it is illegal for employers to deny training or promotion opportunities based on an employee’s pregnancy status. Discriminatory actions based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions are prohibited.

Other forms of pregnancy discrimination can include, but are not limited to:

• Treating pregnant employees differently.
• Paying pregnant employees less.
• Violation of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), or US Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA).
• Refusing to hire a pregnant woman or women likely to become pregnant.
• Subjecting pregnant employees to increased scrutiny, criticism, and harassment, or otherwise making the workplace uncomfortable.
• Verbal or physical abuse of pregnant employees.
• Refusing pregnancy leave or time off.
• Changing positions or responsibilities or demoting a pregnant employee based on the assumption that they cannot handle her usual tasks.
• Terminating or laying off a pregnant employee or an employee who has recently had a child.
• Forcing a pregnant employee to resign.

Learn more by reading our Comprehensive Guide to Pregnancy Discrimination.