I live in FL. I work for a small business. If we do reach 15 workers, some of them are unpaid interns, part-time, contractors or work remotely internationally. I am pregnant. Do I have any laws that protect me from discrimination in the work place? I have a very strong hunch the owner is not going to be happy with my news and I'm already starting to show :(

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I'm pretty sure you cannot be discriminated against for pregnancy. https://www.miklasemploymentlaw.com/pregnancy-discrimination-in-florida---q-and-a-with-david-miklas.html

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The laws don't seem to apply to companies that have less than 15 workers

Is there an HR department there? I'd go there if possible. If not, you're best bet is to be proactive and go ahead and bring it up. If there's the possibility of the owner getting upset, try to come up with a way to cover your responsibilities while you're away.

I also have no intention of "going away". I just don't want to be fired for being pregnant or requesting time off.

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