On behalf of Le Clerc & Le Clerc LLP | Apr 29, 2018 | blog
For companies that have a minimum of 15 workers, employers must abide by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act. These laws offer many protections to pregnant women, including that bosses cannot fire them for getting pregnant....
On behalf of Le Clerc & Le Clerc LLP | Mar 29, 2018 | blog
For many people, retirement is a natural stage of life. It provides an opportunity for adults who have worked for years to take time off to travel, enjoy their families more or pursue new activities if they want to. However, not everyone has the desire to retire....
On behalf of Le Clerc & Le Clerc LLP | Feb 26, 2018 | blog
An employee’s pregnancy or the prospect of a pregnancy can cause some employers to behave in a discriminatory manner, even if they do not realize they are doing it. Thus, the question arises: “What is an employer’s obligation to a pregnant...
On behalf of Le Clerc & Le Clerc LLP | Jan 30, 2018 | blog
In a perfect world, all people would treat others with dignity, regardless of sexual orientation. Unfortunately, as you know, we have not yet reached that point. Despite the progress that society has made toward equal rights, countless LGBT people across the country...
On behalf of Le Clerc & Le Clerc LLP | Dec 27, 2017 | blog
“It’s not personal, it’s business,” may be a popular motto in the industry, but it is not always legal for employers to follow. The inconveniences of vacation time, sicknesses, medical treatment and maternity leave can cause employers to look...
On behalf of Le Clerc & Le Clerc LLP | Dec 13, 2017 | blog
If you are currently pregnant, congratulations! There is likely quite a bit on your mind about your life post-baby and how being a new mother will impact returning to work. If you are choosing to breastfeed your baby, you will need a private place to pump when you are...
On behalf of Le Clerc & Le Clerc LLP | Nov 29, 2017 | blog
Discrimination coming from a superior can make anyone feel unworthy, insulted and worried about his or her job. When the discrimination pertains to pregnancy or a maternity-related issue, the feelings you experience can be even more complex and devastating. Are you...
On behalf of Le Clerc & Le Clerc LLP | Nov 7, 2017 | blog
Pregnancy is an exciting time but it also comes with several fears. Expecting mothers naturally worry about the health of their coming child and their own pregnancy, childbirth and what happens next. For working mothers, pregnancy adds another burden: wondering how...
