Today I was offered a job moving from a temp to a full time employee with benefits. This is great and i would love the job but i havent told anyone at the company that I'm pregnant and due in December. Should i tell them before i sign my contract or should i just wait until after its a done deal that i have the job? My temporary contract is almost up so i wasnt too concerened about telling anyone that i was expecting. What should i do? Any advice?
2006-08-17 05:37:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
That's a tricky one. I was looking for a job while I was pregnant (barely showing) got it and then had to leave due to complications. But that is only at Wal-Mart and I can go back after baby.....
However, if you accept the job and tell them after it can look bad on your part, and they can't NOT hire you because you are pregnant.....
If you are good enough and what they want they can do without you for six weeks - took them this long to hire you...right?
2006-08-17 11:15:19 · answer #1 · answered by slowjenn7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with the job, if you plan on returning to work after the baby is born. Benefits are extra nice, but make sure you are covered now, and not have to wait 6 months to qualify (because it will do you no good then for birth expenses, maternity leave, etc...)
If you plan on quitting your job and staying at home after the baby is born, I would see if they will extend the temp position. Say you would like to remain at the company for a little longer, but can't agree to a full-time position. If they won't compromise, find another company that you can work temp for.
It is not fair to your company to accept a permanent long-term position, if you don't plan to stick around to work it. They need time and notice to look for somebody else.
If you are due in December you are about 5 months along, and should be showing soon, so whatever you do, you have to decide fast.
2006-08-17 06:19:22 · answer #2 · answered by ht_butterfly27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The general "etiquitte" rule is to tell your employers after your first trimester - or, after you are 3 months pregnant. This isn't a necessity, just a suggestion.
I think you should take the position as well. Your going to be working for the remainder of this year, plus (I'm not sure if the rules are the same in the US as it is here in Canada) but once your maternity leave, you'll still be guarenteed your job back.
Here, you get 1 year paid maternity leave that the company you left is required to give you your job back if you want it. I would hope the States would offer a similar deal.
2006-08-17 05:47:44 · answer #3 · answered by Miss Jose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tell them now. The only drawback is that you have to be at a company for one year before you qualify for FMLA. I don't think temporary or contract work applies to this, so even though you've been there a while, they start counting from the day you're actually hired as an employee of that company, not the temp. agency.
2006-08-17 07:37:52 · answer #4 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have to be aware that companies have wisened up to this. They normally need a contract to be signed that says that if you are working for them that they will only give you the benefits of maternity leave plus pay etc only if you have worked there for a certain amount of time.
Otherwise they may see you as a liability.
So even if they take you on board, they may not pay for your time off etc.
Double check......... this happens alot in the UK.
In the US I don't know......
Research he companies employee handbook or something from their websites for more detail... only they can tell.
Congrats on the baby !
2006-08-17 05:47:14 · answer #5 · answered by swma76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should take the job, and after the papers are signed tell them.. Or just wait till you show. somone at my last job did that . It's better for you and your baby to have full time work and benefits
2006-08-17 05:43:10 · answer #6 · answered by Catherine 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be open and honest. Tell them your plan. When you plan on starting your maternity leave. When you expect to return. Time of day your doctors appointments will be (if they require you to leave work).
Congrats on the pregnancy and the job!
Best of luck!
2006-08-17 05:44:20 · answer #7 · answered by camoprincess32 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you really want the position then read the contract to see if there is anykind of agreement for this situation and if not then request it to be added to the contract or you could just sign it and hope for the best at the moment of truth
2006-08-17 05:44:38 · answer #8 · answered by nik 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Except the job... what do you have to lose? At least after the baby is born you will have a job to return to. They can't fire you for being pregnant.
2006-08-17 05:44:11 · answer #9 · answered by mixemup 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't have to tell them you are pregnant. If you want the job, take it.
2006-08-17 05:42:28 · answer #10 · answered by cows4me79 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋