HOW DO I TELL MY BOSS THAT I AM PREGNANT.. i just got this job this week and im 5 months preg.?

Question

i wrote about this the other day. i just turned 5 months preg on sunday. and i had the interview last thursday but did not mention anything about it cause i was afraid that they wouldnt consider me. the job is a receptionist in a big doctors office. im still not quite showing yet but i know that pretty sooon i am going to pop! i am just afraid to tell them!!! i dont want to get fired cause of this! but i know they arent allowed to fire me because im pregnant, but the thing is that im going to be in the 3 months probation thing... so she can just fire me for any little thing.. and i mean i want to continue in this job after my pregnancy! this job offers great opportunities!!! SO PLEASE GIVE ME A SUGGESTION ON HOW TO TELL HER AND WHEN WOULD BE THE RIGHT TIME!! THANK YOU

also i was told from quite a few people not to say anything in the interview... and the person that found me this job works there in administration.. and he also told me that im not supposed to discuss anything personal in a interview. so thats why i felt a little more relieved in a way...

Answer 1

Well, they're gonna find out sooner or later. By law they can't fire you for being pregnant. Just be up front about it - the sooner you tell them the better it will be, and it won't seem like you are "hiding" it from them. It's not the first time this type of thing has happened, and it's sure not gonna be the last.

Honey, if you are working in a Dr's office, they will be happy to have you there. They understand totally. Since you get the awesome benefits, take advantage of it - just make sure to go back after the baby's born! :)

Answer 2

Are you sure it's 3 months probation? Many companies do a review after 30 days. You hit the nail on the head - they'll probably let you go for some other reason (since they can't legally fire you for needing FMLA leave if you are expecting).

** Your best defense at this point is to be the best worker you can be. Do not come in late. Do not leave early. Work as hard as you can; be as friendly and professional as you can. That will prevent them from using another "reason" to terminate you. And giving them even more of a reason to want you back after leave is over (maybe they could hire a temp to replace you?) **

You'll have to research the laws in your state, but there is a strong chance they will let you go. I'm not trying to be harsh, just tell you the honest truth.

If they do let you go, and you plan on returning to work after the baby is born, do so at least six months to a year before you get pregnant again (if you're planning on more kids) - that way you'll have some time built up on the job and it will be very hard for them to legally let you go.

As far as the right time to tell your boss, this depends on the timing of the review. If your review is in 30 days, wait until after that. However, if they're giving you a 90 day probation (and evaluation), you'll need to be upfront and tell her sooner. It's never good to lie, but in this case you'll have to fib and pretend you just found out.

Answer 3

Just come right out and tell her... and be sure to express your desire to continue working for the company after your pregnancy. It might be an issue if you worked for a factory that involved a lot of lifting, but being a receptionist in a doctor's office is something you can do up until late in your pregnancy.

I'm sure you'll get congratulations all around, and they'll be happy to have you back afterwards!

Answer 4

The undeniable fact that you're pregnant used to be no longer anything that had to be mentioned throughout your interview. Your wellness popularity will have to no longer be an hassle, however should you might have introduced it up, I promise you, you might no longer have got the task. So now that you've the task, you must discover out while your advantages begin earlier to permitting them to understand you're pregnant, on account that they are going to check out to disclaim you protection till after the start of your little one. Good success at the task and your little one.

Answer 5

You're actually only protected under FMLA if you've been working there for 12 months and the office has more than 50 staff members within a 75 mile radius. If you're incapable of doing the job, then yes, they can let you go. You need to address this with them as soon as possible. It's not legal for them to terminate you or not consider you for employment simply because you are pregnant and are otherwise able to perform the job. It is legal for them to terminate you if you're unable to perform the job. A paraplegic man can't reasonably perform a job delivering pizzas. It's legal for a company to not consider this potential employee because they cannot perform the job. The disability must not impose undue hardship on a company. They have to make certian accomidations, but if you cannot perform, you cannot perform.

An outline of FMLA;

Covered employers must grant an eligible employee up to a total of 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for one or more of the following reasons:

* for the birth and care of the newborn child of the employee;
* for placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care;
* to care for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with a serious health condition; or
* to take medical leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition.

Definition of eligable employee;

(a) An ``eligible employee'' is an employee of a covered employer
who:
(1) Has been employed by the employer for at least 12 months, and
(2) Has been employed for at least 1,250 hours of service during the
12-month period immediately preceding the commencement of the leave, and
(3) Is employed at a worksite where 50 or more employees are
employed by the employer within 75 miles of that worksite. (See
Sec. 825.105(a) regarding employees who work outside the U.S.)
(b) The 12 months an employee must have been employed by the employer need not be consecutive months. If an employee is maintained on the payroll for any part of a week, including any periods of paid or unpaid leave (sick, vacation) during which other benefits or compensation are provided by the employer (e.g., workers' compensation, group health plan benefits, etc.), the week counts as a week of employment. For purposes of determining whether intermittent/occasional/casual employment qualifies as ``at least 12 months,'' 52 weeks is deemed to be equal to 12 months.

Answer 6

It was wrong of you to be so deceitful. There were other people that applied and needed that job too and were turned down. How to tell her? Just lie and say "hey, I just found out that I'm pregnant". If you tell the truth she'll see you as a dishonest person for not telling her during your interview and she'll forever hold it against you. The right time to tell her would have been during the interview but since you didn't you need to tell her ASAP so she can find someone to take over for you when you go off for maternity leave.

Answer 7

i would tell them now. the sooner you tell them the happier they will be to have found out sooner. just tell them that you really want to continue working there after the baby comes. i'm sure you'll have no problem...especially if you are going to be working for a doctor's office.

Answer 8

to start my dear you should have told them whenyou went into the interview. But now the only way to do it, is tell her may I speak to you in Private please. And whenyou and her are alone, try to expalin it to her your pregnant and didn't tell her in the interview. MAybe she is forgiveing and give you a second chance. Or maybe not since you lied once how doew she knnow you won't do it again? SO just talk to her and explain it.

Answer 9

You are not obligated to disclose that info if you choose not to. They probably would appreciate you being honest with them & letting them know your situation. You can say just that, I want to be honest with you & let you know that I am expecting. You can reassure them that you will work hard & that you don't anticipate any difficulties with the pregnancy. You can also tell them that you don't expect any special treatment & that you intend to work as close to your due date as possible - only say these things if this is what you expect & if you really think that you can handle it.

Answer 10

Tell them and get it over and done with, explain and tell the truth that you really wanted the job so you didn't say anything. Gd luck!