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can I be fired for being pregnant?

Asked on Feb 04th, 2016 on Discrimination - New Jersey
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I started a job on Tuesday Feb. 2nd, working as a dental assistant, I informed my office manager that I am pregnant and the next day I was dismissed due to the fact that I cannot perform my job function as I would have to be near nitrous oxide and it causes miscarriage. I would just like to know my rights, and also there is another dental assistant in the office who is 19 weeks pregnant and continues to be employed there.
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Toms River, NJ at Edward J. Dimon
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The key is proving your case. You need a written record of why you were terminated. You must put the employer on notice about your discrimination. Why were you terminated and the other pregnant person allowed to stay ? Ask the question of fellow employees and develop a written record. You need proof. Ed Dimon
Answered on Feb 08th, 2016 at 5:00 AM

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