> and it does not sound like you have much evidence or reason to prove otherwise
Even without filing the paperwork, being [visibly] almost nine months pregnant is evidence enough to make a scene.
There's a reason everybody conspicuously squawks about their disabilities and sexual orientation these days-- it makes them a walking EEOC complaint. Pregnancy counts.
OP needs to see an employment attorney ASAP.
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by anon3333333333 on Thursday February 16, 2023 @05:50PM
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Get a new job right before giving birth? I'm sure that will go well for everyone.
Yeah, cost savings, it's great! Gotta get that 0.3% bottom line improvement. Doesn't matter how much of someone's life they put into the company.
I imagine that the poster is also american... like in most countries you probably don't want to miss out on the 84 weeks (in canada) of paid leave
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by phoronixrly on Thursday February 16, 2023 @05:57PM
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Yeah, the 'just give up' part was annoying enough, but the 'get a job' ending took it over the top...
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by phoronixrly on Thursday February 16, 2023 @05:51PM
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> Without more to go on, I suggest you move on and don’t prolong the grief. And more importantly, waste time in getting a new job.
I suggest they disregard random HN advice like this and ask a lawyer.
Without more to go on, I suggest you move on and don’t prolong the grief. And more importantly, waste time in getting a new job.