Employers violate California law when they treat an employee unfairly due to pregnancy or related conditions, including:

• Pregnancy itself
• Plans to become pregnant
• Childbirth or recovery from childbirth
• Pregnancy-related medical conditions

Discriminatory conduct may affect:

• Hiring decisions
• Job assignments
• Promotions and training opportunities
• Pay, bonuses, and benefits
• Performance evaluations
• Termination or forced resignation

Both the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) strictly prohibit these practices.