The trays are kind of heavy and I do not know if I should be lifting them or not. Also I need to tell my boss and do not know how to tell him. I do not want to lose my job.
2006-12-28 08:00:19 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Pregnancy is not a disability If you have been lifting these trays before you were pregnant with no problems then you should be fine. Later in your pregnancy when your belly is sticking out a mile,and your balance is off center I would stop for safety reasons. Don't do any NEW strenuous activities,but live life as you did before you were pregnant minus alcohol,drugs and smoking of course. If you're a jogger,keep on jogging,so on so forth. Any right minded OBGYN will tell you activity is important. Too many women use pregnancy as an excuse to be lazy. Go on and keep working,you'll feel better physically and financially. Good luck and congrats on your future new bundle of joy!!
2006-12-28 08:23:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Telling your boss should not the hard part, if he does fire you fo no given reason then that would qualify as discrimination. I would think that he would be understanding, and he may give you a time frame on when to lay off the waitressing and go to a different position in your restaurant.
Ask your dr for the best advice on when to switch up from carring trays.
Usually alot of women tell there employers anyway around 3 months that they are pregnant, due to tthe fact that the first 3 months are the most probable time to misscarry. So now is the best time for you.
Best of luck
2006-12-28 08:42:42 · answer #2 · answered by Heather 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you don't feel comfortable lifting a heavy tray, it's going to be kind of difficult to keep your job....
At 3 months, you should still be o.k., i'd only start to worry when you're showing more because of the extra pressure on your abs. Obviously you need to tell the boss - better to tell him now before he guesses it by your figure and wonders why you haven't come to him. I wouldn't expect you to continue working that line of work all the way through your pregnancy - it'll be hard on you physically. Start mat leave early (if you can get it) or just quit when it's not comfortable anymore and look for another waitressing job after birth.
2006-12-28 08:07:08 · answer #3 · answered by chicchick 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Straining to lift heavy objects while pregnant is never a good idea. I would definately sit down with a superior and communicate your concerns. Offer compromises and guidelines. While you may not be able to carry heavy trays you can still perform many other duties. Under law he may not fire or discriminate against you because you are pregnant.
2006-12-28 08:07:42 · answer #4 · answered by Barbara W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how heavy the trays are and whether your pregnancy is considered "high risk". I waited tables 'til I was 7 1/2 months pregnant. I believe that staying active while pregnant helped me take off all the baby weight after giving birth, as well as other benefits (exercise, stamina, etc.).
2006-12-28 08:52:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors normally would limit the weight you carry to 15 pounds. When I got pregnant, my doctor wrote me a note stating this and I brought it in to my boss. We've had pregnant women before at our company, so they are already familiar with the routine.
However, the limit did put limits on my earning capabilities. So I went back to my doctor and asked if I can up the amount of weight I can carry. She agreed that it would be ok for me to carry up to 25 pounds. Again, she wrote another letter and I basically brought this to management.
They cannot fire you for being pregnant by the way. However, they may need to put you in a different position if you cannot fulfill your current duties with the weight limit. This is what happened to me and why I went back to the doctor. The position was comparable and my pay stayed the same, however, the tips were not as good.
2006-12-28 08:06:17 · answer #6 · answered by joycedomingo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to talk to your doctor. If he/she suggests that you should refrain from lifting heavy things (there is usually a weight restriction) then ask him/her to give you a signed note that you can present to your boss. Your boss then has an obligation to provide you with a different set of duties that you are suited for. If there is any issues with that, you should be able to take it to a labour board.
If you are healthy and your pregnancy is going well, there shouldn't be any issues with working up until the end or whenever your doctor advises you to stop.
As well, make sure you are able to discuss alternative duties with your boss. Offer to trade or due extra duties that aren't usually in your job description, if available. It's best for you to remain on good terms with your boss.
2006-12-28 08:07:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor. At 3 months, I am sure you are fine with lifting trays at a restaurant.
As for telling your boss, you have a couple months before you will start to show, but your boss needs to know so he can schedule your time off for maternity leave, so you DO need to discuss how long you will be goneand when you plan to leave. He can't fire you because you are pregnant, but if you are unable to do your job properly, then he may be able to lay you off and rehire you when to plan to return to work.
have you talked with your spouse and doctor regarding when you need to be off work, and how long you plan to be off work? Before you talk to your boss, you better have a plan of how long you expect maternity leave to be.
2006-12-28 08:10:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can't fire you for being pregnant. That's illegal. Wearing comfortable shoes will help; don't wear heels. That should help with you back. As you progress into 9 months, your back will hurt more and tired more. Eventually, you will have to stop carrying heavy trays as they are not safe the way they are carried on one arm.
Talk to your doctor.
2006-12-28 08:03:50 · answer #9 · answered by Centered 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when you get around 6 1/2 months thats when you should be more careful with lifting heavy stuff unless you have a different uterus like a bicortanate uterus but im 100% sure you do not have that because the hanes are really one in a million
2006-12-28 08:03:09 · answer #10 · answered by vovorute 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋