Can a company withdraw an employment offer after finding out that I am pregnant?
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Can a company withdraw an employment offer after finding out that I am pregnant?
I received a job offer in writing and during negotiations told the employer that I am expecting. The employer didn’t contact me back. Is this illegal for them and can I file anything against this large company?
Asked on December 28, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Minnesota
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You may have a legal claim for discrimination: the law prevents employment discrimination against women on the basis of pregnancy in the vast majority of cases. There are a few exceptions, which center around situations where a pregnant woman cannot safely do the job--X-ray technician springs to mind; a company does not need to hire you when you cannot do the job for several months--but those are very much the exceptions. If the company did discriminate against you, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. You should consult with an employment law attorney to discuss this situation and evaluate your rights and remedies. Alternately, you could file a complaint with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or its state equivalent. Good luck.
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