What may I have awarded if I win my case? Under the Human Rights Act, the commission may award actual damages, e.g., back pay, front pay, compensatory damages and attorney’s fees.
I was bypassed for a major promotion because I am pregnant. Is this legal? No. The law is very specific when it comes to pregnancy discrimination. The primary agency that administers federal law on pregnancy discrimination is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which can be reached at 1-800-669-4000. Contact EEOC to speak to a counselor about your legal rights. You may also contact the New Mexico Human Rights Bureau who cover employers with four or more employees and can be reached at 1-800-566-9471 or through the DWS website. Your employer cannot take away credit for previous work years or seniority because you go on maternity leave.
I just found out that I am pregnant. Can my employer fire me or reassign me? The New Mexico Human Rights Act, which covers employers with four or more employees, also prevents an employer from firing you because you are pregnant. You can file a complaint with the New Mexico Human Rights Bureau if you feel that this has happened to you.