LOST JOB DUE TO MATERNITY LEAVE - Topic Single Parents Network

I don't know specifics on the laws in the U.S., but from what I do know there are some loopholes they might try to use. No matter what the case, though, they need to be very clear about what their intentions are for you.

Check out the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Web site at www.eeoc.gov. There's a link along the left under "Discrimination by Type" for pregnancy.

There are also links to laws and information on how to file claims.

Best of luck with this. It's so unfortunate when someone has to go through something like that after what's supposed to be one of the happiest events in life.

Chris

Posts: 636 | Location: Toronto | Registered: 02 April 2005

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quote:
Originally posted by Orion:
[qb] I don't know specifics on the laws in the U.S., but from what I do know there are some loopholes they might try to use. No matter what the case, though, they need to be very clear about what their intentions are for you.

Check out the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Web site at www.eeoc.gov. There's a link along the left under "Discrimination by Type" for pregnancy.

There are also links to laws and information on how to file claims.

Best of luck with this. It's so unfortunate when someone has to go through something like that after what's supposed to be one of the happiest events in life.

Chris [/qb]

Posts: 6 | Location: Bellport NY | Registered: 09 April 2005

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Ty Chris....I earmarked the page and will call the local office on monday...not sure what can be done if anything yet....since they havent officially said I couldnt have the job back they are giving me the run around right now not answering calls and such....but I guess EEOC would know best where to go from here....still doesnt explain to my kids why there is no food on the table though......unbelievable.....still find it hard to believe in this day and age employers are still trying to pull this kind of garbage

Posts: 6 | Location: Bellport NY | Registered: 09 April 2005

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commander leftover

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It's the Family Medical Leave Act..

http://www.employer-employee.com/fmla.html

here's the dept of labor.

http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/

There are cerain requirements that you would have to meet to be eligible, like hours worked in the year before, the amount of notice you gave your employer..

Don't sweat it too much, and enjoy your baby!

Posts: 1196 | Location: Minnesota | Registered: 19 August 2004

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I am New to SFV

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Originally posted by Commander leftover:
[qb] It's the Family Medical Leave Act..

http://www.employer-employee.com/fmla.html

here's the dept of labor.

http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/

There are cerain requirements that you would have to meet to be eligible, like hours worked in the year before, the amount of notice you gave your employer..

Don't sweat it too much, and enjoy your baby! [/qb]

Posts: 6 | Location: Bellport NY | Registered: 09 April 2005

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Thank you!!!!! I went to the first site you listed and it was of great help...especially because it is written out in normal english and shows both the rights of the employee and the employer.....I have definately fallen within all guidelines necessary that there is no possible way I can lose this....as much as I love my job I will do whatever I have to to take care of my family even if it means fighting them to the fullest extent the law allows!!!!

Posts: 6 | Location: Bellport NY | Registered: 09 April 2005

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