#NewJob #PregnancyDiscrimination #UnderPerformance #TrainingIssues
Hey everyone! 👋 So I recently started a new job and just found out that I’m pregnant. However, things have taken a weird turn and I’m being told that I’m underperforming and my training for my actual role is being paused. 😕 Here’s what’s been going on:
🤰 Disclosed my pregnancy before starting the job
👩💻 Spent weeks coordinating instead of training for my role
📉 Metrics seem great according to feedback, but training log tells a different story
Has anyone else experienced something like this before? Any thoughts or advice on how to handle this situation? I’d love to hear your opinions and possibly get some suggestions on how to navigate this tricky situation. Let’s discuss and help each other out! 🙌
Well you know it’s illegal for them to do anything, but of course their opinion of you changed if you’ve just started and you arrive to your first day visibly pregnant.
Just continue doing your best until your great work can make up for that bad first impression
In a worst-case scenario, if you get fired, you may want to talk to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). They enforce federal anti-discrimination laws that protect workers from pregnancy discrimination. Here is more from their website: [https://www.eeoc.gov/pregnancy-discrimination](https://www.eeoc.gov/pregnancy-discrimination)
Document everything. Everything. This is illegal. And don’t quit. No matter what. What they are doing is illegal. Contact the DOL in your area. They will help you
Send all questions in email about what you can do so you can physically document as much as you possibly can
I’m sorry, here’s the thing I’m not sure how far along you are but if showing you’d likely not be eligible for FMLA. You need 12 months of employment. Document everything but they may win because you’re on probation and you’re not protected under FMLA. If you can prove they didn’t know and treated you differently then maybe you have a case. Make sure you follow all requested training, get things in writing if you can. Good luck!
Start contacting employment lawyers!
I have been saying this forever and was even banned from antiwork, because of the truth, which is, pregnant women are not welcome in business. Matter of fact, women, in general, are not favored, because they can get pregnant.
Yes, some firms are forward thinking. However, too many are stuck in the 1800s when it comes to women and work in corporate America.
Treat any offer of “help” from HR as you would any snake. They are there to get you fired and unable to sue. Answer only questions asked and in writing if at all possible.
That is absolutely insane. I hope your baby is protected because you don’t need this kind of stress. Good luck but second everything everyone says, get a lawyer asap.
Also how the hell is someone underperforming after 2 weeks………that is straight up discrimination.
If they are lying to you and documenting for performance, they are trying to fire you quickly. The only solution is to show them that you are not to be trifled with and they will back off. Maybe even ask to speak to HR about this. The more you talk to them about your pregnancy and the process the more protected you will be.
so you tricked them into hiring you even with your pregnancy and now you’re mad that they’re fighting back?
next time procreate on someone else’s dime