Can You Be Fired for Being Pregnant? 🤰⚖️
📌 Common Client Question:
"My employer terminated me after I announced my pregnancy. Is this legal?"
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✅ No, It’s Illegal to Fire a Pregnant Employee!
Under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, employers cannot:
✔ Terminate a woman during pregnancy or maternity leave
✔ Deny paid maternity leave (26 weeks for eligible employees)
✔ Discriminate against pregnant employees in promotions or benefits
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❌ When Termination May Be Legal
🚫 If the company shuts down completely
🚫 If termination is due to misconduct, not pregnancy
🚫 If the employee was on a temporary contract that expired
💡 Pro Tip: Always document all workplace communication and seek legal advice if discriminated against! 📜
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⚖️ Need Legal Help? We’ve Got You!
✅ Filing Complaints Against Unlawful Termination
✅ Claiming Compensation & Maternity Benefits
✅ Legal Representation in Workplace Disputes
📲 Call: +91-9051112233
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