Kentucky Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyer

You shouldn't have to choose between your job and your pregnancy. If you've been treated unfairly at work because you're pregnant — or denied a reasonable accommodation — you may have a claim.

What the law protects

It is illegal for an employer to fire, demote, refuse to hire, or otherwise discriminate against you because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition.  

Reasonable accommodations

Under Kentucky and federal law, employers generally must provide reasonable accommodations for limitations related to pregnancy or childbirth, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Depending on your situation, that can include:

• More frequent or longer breaks
• A stool or seating
• Light-duty or modified tasks
• Help with lifting
• Time off to recover from childbirth
• A private space and break time for nursing

Your employer generally cannot force you onto leave if you're able to keep working with a reasonable accommodation.

What pregnancy discrimination can look like

• Being fired or demoted after announcing a pregnancy
• Being denied a promotion, shifts, or opportunities you'd otherwise have received
• Having a reasonable accommodation request ignored or refused
• Being written up or treated worse after returning from maternity leave
• Being retaliated against for requesting an accommodation or complaining about how you were treated

How I help

I represent employees across Kentucky who have faced pregnancy discrimination or been denied accommodations they were entitled to. I'll listen to what happened, explain your rights, and help you decide how to move forward.

Talk to me about your situation

If you've been treated unfairly at work because of pregnancy, contact the Law Office of Adam Johnson.