she has shown them her perscription exemption and they have sent her an email saying she needs more proof does anyone know her rights ?
2006-06-14 06:25:40 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
she works in an office they have also told her to take time off for appt at the beginning or end of her working day
2006-06-14 07:32:36 · update #1
For starters her work should be very cautious.
Your sis will be given a MATB1 form from the midwife. She gives that to them. She has told her work and will start to show soon. She doesn't need to do anything else.
If they continue to hassle her like this she can go to the docs for stress.
2006-06-14 06:54:31 · answer #1 · answered by snowwhite_kirst 2 · 9⤊ 1⤋
As a pregnant employee as long as she has been working for that company for 26 weeks (UK) then she is entitled to time off for hospital, doctor and midwife appointments and she does not have to take them at the beginning or end of the working day. She will also be entitled to maternity leave and pay.
If they really want more proof she just needs to ask the doctor or the midwife for a note.
I personally would advise that she gets in touch with the CAB or a solicitor to check out her legal rights because if her work are being this awkward now god only knows what stunts they are going to pull over the next few months, also suggest that she notes everything that they do to her down in a diary just in case it ever comes to a lawsuit.
2006-06-14 17:21:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is so early in her pregnancy that she isn't showing (which would be obvious proof for her boss) that should not matter anyhow. She cannot take maternity leave this early, and by the time she can, they will have known for a while.
The rights about maternity vary from state to state, other than they cannot fire her for getting pregnant unless she fails to produce at her job. She also has the right to take 12 weeks leave with pay and benefits, as long as she gives 30 days notice.
Contact your local government to find out about her other rights in your state, and congrats to your sis!!
2006-06-14 13:34:42 · answer #3 · answered by Queen D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your sister can't do certain parts of work due to restrictions, the only paper she would have to provide is doctors note about specific restrictions but other then that, the work place has no business to check her private medical history. Certainly she should ask for such a request in writing (just in case she faces some discriminatory act in future) which still does not mean that she needs to provide any documents. It also would be good to consult about the laws in the state about work and pregnancy and medical absence leaves related to pregnancy.
2006-06-14 13:31:01 · answer #4 · answered by mini golf blonde 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats unbelievable! What planet are they on! Like she would lie about something like that, because it would become quite obvious she was lying in a few months!
My friend once had to cancel a holiday as a close member of the family had passed away. The insurance firm wanted proof that there really had been a death, so she faxed the death certificate, but they said that wasnt conclusive enough!!! What did they want her to do, dig up the body!?
I think your sister should suggest someone watching her pee on a stick. That will soon shut them up!
2006-06-14 15:52:40 · answer #5 · answered by lovethesun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't imagine why they'd need to know unless there's some danger to your sister or her unborn child from the type work she does. If that's the case, I'm sure your sister would want to provide them with the proof so that arrangements can be made to protect her and the baby. If they need something to determine what is acceptable for her to do during this pregnancy, then I would suggest asking the employer what would be acceptable.
2006-06-14 13:33:12 · answer #6 · answered by Michelle M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like work is looking to get sued. that is discrimination unless she is single working for some catholic school where she signed something stating that the only way she could be pregnant and maintain her employment is if she was married.
unless u sister work around radiology such as x-rays or some position where being pregnant is affecting her job than that is discrimination. there are not too many jobs where you can't work and be pregnant and even then they will just transfer you but that is nobody's business otherwise. it is called the privacy act of 1974. she only releases that information on her on free will
2006-06-14 13:33:17 · answer #7 · answered by naztman2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her work would need to see an anticipated delivery date, usually ante natal appointments etc. Your sister now has a whole bundle of rights, but so does her employer. They need to know what her needs and intentions are so that they can make reasonable adjustments to help her.
2006-06-14 13:32:16 · answer #8 · answered by trebs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She would have to ask a lawyer in her state. It could also be company policy. The doctor can give her proof with pregnancy test results.
2006-06-14 13:35:05 · answer #9 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them to get back to her in a few months they will see all the proof they need and they CANNOT sack her for being pregnant tell your sister good luck with the baby tell her employers that putting her under undue stress can cause problems so if they don't want a lawsuit shut the hell up cheers.....
2006-06-14 13:31:32 · answer #10 · answered by andy f 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋