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# 5 Common Signs of Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace

By [Florinda Byers (@florindab)](https://listium.com/@florindab)

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Published 2 May 2023 · Updated 2 May 2023

Category: law, govt & politics

Like all forms of discrimination, pregnancy discrimination can occur in many shapes, sizes, and forms. In fact, it can be so thinly veiled sometimes that you'll have a hard time convincing others about it.

  

You don't have to worry, though. In this article, we look at five (5) common signs to tell if you're being discriminated against at work because of your pregnancy and what to do about it.

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### 1. [Sign 1. Negative Comments & Behavior](https://listium.com/@florindab/85460/5-common-signs-of-pregnancy-discrimination-in-the-workplace/0/sign-1-negative-comments--behavior)

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- Notes: One of the most common forms of pregnancy discrimination happens when your co-workers start making negative comments about your pregnancy, for instance, insinuating that you won't be able to handle your responsibilities.

### 2. [Sign 2. Removal from Key Roles & Responsibilities](https://listium.com/@florindab/85460/5-common-signs-of-pregnancy-discrimination-in-the-workplace/1/sign-2-removal-from-key-roles--responsibilities)

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- Notes: If your employer starts to give you lesser roles and removes you from important projects and tasks because of your pregnancy, then you're definitely being discriminated against at work.

### 3. [Sign 3. Denying Job Growth](https://listium.com/@florindab/85460/5-common-signs-of-pregnancy-discrimination-in-the-workplace/2/sign-3-denying-job-growth)

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- Notes: If you're being excluded from projects that may lead to growth in your career, and are being overlooked for promotion simply because of the fact that you're pregnant, then you're definitely being discriminated against and should do something about it.

### 4. [Sign 4. Unfair Discipline or Termination](https://listium.com/@florindab/85460/5-common-signs-of-pregnancy-discrimination-in-the-workplace/3/sign-4-unfair-discipline-or-termination)

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- Notes: If you're being disciplined unfairly on the job because of your pregnancy, or if your employment is terminated altogether, then you're definitely being discriminated against.

### 5. [Sign 5. Being Treated Differently From Others](https://listium.com/@florindab/85460/5-common-signs-of-pregnancy-discrimination-in-the-workplace/4/sign-5-being-treated-differently-from-others)

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- Notes: Lastly, another common sign of discrimination happens when an employer starts treating you differently from other employees based on your pregnancy. For instance, if they give others preferential treatment over you. Behaviors such as ostracizing you and excluding you from events are also things to look out for.

### 6. [Handling Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace](https://listium.com/@florindab/85460/5-common-signs-of-pregnancy-discrimination-in-the-workplace/5/handling-pregnancy-discrimination-in-the-workplace)

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- Notes:
  > Pregnancy discrimination can be tough, and what's more, it can be really hard to convince people about it. That's why one of the first things you want to do if you're going through this is to \[contact\](https://www.toddflaw.com/pregnancy-discrimination/) an employment attorney.
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  > You want to make sure you contact an attorney who works in the same vicinity as you. For instance, if you're discriminated against in a Los Angeles workplace, call a pregnancy discrimination attorney in Los Angeles.
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  > Take your time to find the best one, tell them your story, and watch them handle the rest on your behalf. This can go a long way in convincing people of what you're going through, getting your much-needed closure, and getting you the right compensation.