On August 11, 2022, NYC passed legislation to end pregnancy discrimination.
The new law requires a public education program to inform expecting parents about their rights under discrimination law.
These rights include being free from discrimination due to an impending childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy, and, also, to receive reasonable accommodations at work when one was recently pregnant or a current caregiver. Additionally, notice about disability benefits, paid family leave, and earned safe and sick time are part of the educational mandate.
With the passage of this bill, NYC is taking a firm stance against discrimination based on pregnancy and employees will now know that they can live and work free from discrimination in the City. If they face discrimination, they should look no further than the New York City Human Rights Law and fight for their rights.
