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Many situations can cause an individual to feel uncomfortable in the workplace. When does this constitute harassment? When an employee feels he or she is working in a hostile environment, or when one feels like he or she is being treated differently based on a disability or condition, this may be harassment.
It is always best to speak to someone in your human resources department to determine whether you are victim of harassment or discrimination. In many cases, your human resources department will have a specific procedure to protect your rights when dealing with harassment claims. Most often, harassment is referred to as sexual harassment; however, harassment can take other forms. In some cases, women who become pregnant may experience pregnancy discrimination or harassment, which can result if someone is making inappropriate comments, gestures or taking action against you in the work place because you are pregnant.
If you are pregnant or disabled, it is best to know that employers must treat you the same as they would any other individual with disabilities. You should have the same policies and considerations. Again, your human resources department or a law firm should be able to help you determine whether you are experiencing pregnancy harassment or harassment of any kind. Often a law firm that specializes in pregnancy harassment in Los Angeles will have knowledge about sexual harassment.
Don’t be afraid to discuss what is happening or to file a claim. Whether you are pregnant or not, you deserve a safe work environment. It’s your right to protect this, and your human resource department can help you do so.
