Workplace Discrimination and Pregnancy in Alberta

Pregnancy discrimination is illegal in Alberta. Under the Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Act, it is illegal for an employer to treat an employee unfairly because of their pregnancy. Some laws protect pregnant women from discrimination related to other things like race or religion.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from workplace discrimination based on sex.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from workplace discrimination based on sex.

Title VII covers all employers, including state and local governments, and private employers with 15 or more employees. It also applies to federal agencies that have 50 or more employees.

The Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission (AHRC) has passed several policies and guidelines related to pregnancy discrimination, including one in 2012 that required employers who have 50 or more employees to have a written policy and procedures in place by November 1, 2017.

The Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission (AHRC) has passed several policies and guidelines related to pregnancy discrimination, including one in 2012 that required employers who have 50 or more employees to have a written policy and procedures in place by November 1, 2017.

The AHRC also requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide pregnant workers with reasonable accommodation requests, including flexible working arrangements at home or work.

The Alberta government has also provided funding for programs that help pregnant women access education and training opportunities during their pregnancies; however, there are still some barriers employers face when it comes to accommodating pregnant employees at work

There is also a policy on preventing pregnancy discrimination passed by the OHRC. Employers must make every effort to accommodate pregnant employees without undue hardship unless there are reasonable business grounds for concluding that accommodation would create an undue hardship.

There is also a policy on preventing pregnancy discrimination passed by the OHRC. Employers must make every effort to accommodate pregnant employees without undue hardship unless there are reasonable business grounds for concluding that accommodation would create an undue hardship.

The employer may refuse to hire a pregnant employee if:

• The job or duties assigned to her are inappropriate for her physical condition; or
• The work environment would pose an undue hardship because of physical demands or risks related to pregnancy/childbirth (e.g., heavy lifting).

If an employee believes that their pregnancy-related absences are being treated differently than others, they should contact HR and file a complaint with the employer.

If you believe that your pregnancy-related absences are being treated differently than others, contact HR and file a complaint with the employer. You can also file a human rights complaint with the AHRC if you feel that an employee has been discriminated against because of their pregnancy status.

If an employee believes they have been discriminated against due to their pregnancy, they can file a human rights complaint with the AHRC.

If an employee believes they have been discriminated against due to their pregnancy, they can file a human rights complaint with the AHRC. The AHRC is the body that investigates human rights complaints and can investigate complaints about discrimination in employment, housing, and services, and in access to goods, facilities, and services.

If you feel that your employer has discriminated against you because of your pregnancy or ability to work during pregnancy then you should contact an experienced employment lawyer as soon as possible.

There are laws in place designed to protect pregnant employees from being treated unfairly at work

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from workplace discrimination based on sex. This means that an employer cannot discriminate against an employee because they are pregnant or are expecting a child unless it’s a medical necessity. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any way while working at another company, contact us with your concerns so we can help resolve them quickly and efficiently.

Conclusion

If you believe that you have been discriminated against due to your pregnancy, contact an employment lawyer. You may be entitled to monetary compensation for lost wages and benefits as well as other remedies.