When I was six months pregnant, I was up for a promotion where I work (financial institution). I spoke to my direct supervisor about it, and she spoke to HR. My supervisor came back and told me that the VP, HR said that they didn't want to promote me "right now" because new mothers often return to the work force "less focused on their jobs" and "not as motivated or ambitious" as they had been previously. I was upset, took some time to calm down, then pushed the issue. My supervisor agreed that this was pretty bogus, and took my promotion to HR again, as well as my new complaint about why I was turned down. The VP, HR said THIS TIME that I was not promoted because I had not met the criteria (pretty weak excuse-- I did so!), and told my supervisor that she had taken what was said out of context, and that was not how the comments were intended. I really like where I work, and this was a shock to me. Now I'm on mat leave. What do I do? Do I pursue this at all? Pls HELP!
2006-12-12 16:44:09 · 8 answers · asked by jeffs_wife_ali _&_adams_mom 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
get a lawyer!
2006-12-12 16:45:56 · answer #1 · answered by Summergal50 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are on maternity leave....how the heck did you think you would do a new job when you were six months pregnant and would be going on maternity leave at any time? Does that make sense from an employers point of view.....promote someone to a job with more responsibilities when they are taking off on leave?
No one just deserves a promotion...its not a right, its a priveledge. People are promoted for various reasons, nothing is cut and dry. Its not up to you, its up to the VP and HR.
2006-12-12 16:53:30 · answer #2 · answered by WitchTwo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Discrimination claims have run amok in our politically correct society. I have no doubt that you wanted, and probably deserved the promotion. However, look at it from another point. Do you honestly feel that you would be the best candidate considering your pregnancy?? I have three children and know about the sleepless nights, days missed at work because they are sick, having no babysitter, and a multitude of other problems. These are problems that most employers have to consider. Just because your employer may think that the pregnancy or soon to be baby may affect your ability to work does not necessarily mean that they have discriminated you. It simply means that you were not the best candidate.
2006-12-12 17:08:50 · answer #3 · answered by jwplaster 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seriously, contact any attorney that doesn't charge unless you win. This IS pregnancy discrimination and it is not fair. People have sued for it in the past and won. Just make sure to take care of your baby first, then deal with the legal junk!
2006-12-12 16:48:05 · answer #4 · answered by hwmabire3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it sounds like out and out discrimination to me.
find a good labor lawyer and ask her what you can do.
maybe you will end up suing your employer and be happy with all the money you gain.
the best lawyer will tell you all pros and cons.
happy momming!
2006-12-12 16:48:39 · answer #5 · answered by Louiegirl_Chicago 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact a lawyer.
2006-12-12 16:46:45 · answer #6 · answered by graduatecj08 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All I can say is:
EEOC
They will take on this case like rabid bulldogs.
2006-12-12 16:47:23 · answer #7 · answered by maamu 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
they cant discriminate INSTANT LAWSUIT
2006-12-12 16:53:19 · answer #8 · answered by jessicadavid p 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋