pregnant and just got fired is this legal?

[Sandi A]

To whom may read this,
I am 7 weeks pregnant with severe side effects that has landed me to stay home under Dr.'s orders with an IV and a nurse that comes to my home. Under the doctor's orders I am not to go to work, I have no vacation time and no sick time it was all used up last week. Since I have no time my employer is firing me even after my doctor wrote them a note explaining my health issue. I have been with the Co. since November 2000, in South Florida. Is this legal and what are my rights if any?

 

[ALawyer]

If the firing was on account of the pregnancy, and would not have happened if, say, you were a man with a back problem, that's actionable. But if it would have happened if you were a man, I don't think so. BUT I would suggest that you call your State Labor Department and ask.

ALSO, whatever else, make sure you continue, under COBRA or a state law, your health insurance!