Recent Posts in Pregnancy Discrimination Posted By Marder Employment Law 5-Mar-2018 What Is the Family & Medical Leave Act? The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows certain employees to have up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave each year, without the threat of job loss. The act also directs employers covered under the law to maintain health ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 4-Jan-2018 Filing a Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit: What You Need to Know The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (PDA) was passed to protect employees from sex discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. This act made it illegal for an employer to discriminate against their employees because of pregnancy, childbirth, or ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 27-Sep-2017 What Are My Rights as a Pregnant Employee? Pregnancy can be a difficult time, but there are laws in place to protect you while on the job. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) offers protection for expectant workers by defining pregnancy discrimination and laying out the rights of pregnant ... Continue Reading