Maternal profiling has been defined as employment discrimination against a woman who has, or will have, children. In some states it is legal to ask women if they have children, if the same questions is asked of men applicants for jobs. But discrimination based on this is illegal.
According to some attorneys who deal with workplace issues, men are rarely asked about having children. But some say that in an interview situation women must confront the simple fact that some employers still believe mothers, especially single mothers, can be less reliable on the job.
Right now, 22 states have laws that specifically prohibit employers from asking applicants about their marital or familial status.
If you believe you have encountered discrimination at work because you are pregnant, a parent, or a caregiver you can contact The Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. The free hotline for employees who may be facing employment discrimination because of their family responsibilities, The Hotline, can be reached by sending an email to hotline@worklifelaw.org, or by calling 1-800-981-9495 or 202-680-8964.
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