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Can my boss fire me because I am pregnant?
Federal law prohibits your employer from firing you (or laying you off) because you are pregnant. It is also against the law for your employer to use your pregnancy as a reason to bypass you for a promotion, salary increase, bonus, or other employment-related perks that are offered to your non-pregnant co-workers.
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My boss is demanding I take leave because I'm pregnant. Is this legal?
It is not. Employers cannot demand employees to take leave because of pregnancy as long as they can perform the job they were hired to do.
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Legally, do I need to provide a doctor's note before approval for maternity leave?
The short answer is no. However, if your employer requires employees to provide other non-pregnancy related documents prior approval for maternity leave then it is considered legal to ask.
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I was asked in an interview if I plan to get pregnant soon. Is this question legal to ask?
There is no law that prohibits employers from asking such question, however this could be interpreted as discrimination.
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Are there discrimination laws for new fathers?
There are established laws and guidelines that are all inclusive for mothers and fathers alike to be provided with time off to take care of their child.