What do I do if I have been terminated for being pregnant?
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What do I do if I have been terminated for being pregnant?
I was not told there would be heavy lifting in the job i accepted and I was terminated because I could not perform this task.
Asked on May 18, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
You need to talk to an attorney in your area about this. One place to find the lawyer you need would be our website, http://attorneypages.com
Ordinarily, a company doesn't need any reason at all to fire you, but there are some exceptions to that. There are a number of facts that your lawyer will need to know, to give you specific advice. It may be that your rights under the federal Family and Maternity Leave Act ("FMLA") have been violated, and there may be other laws that work for you here, as well.
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