can you still get a job if you find out your pregnant?

Answer 1

Yes, legally.

In practice though it's a matter of whether the company wants to uphold descrimination laws. Smaller companies cannot really be blamed for not doing so in my opinion.

If you go to a larger company they pride themselves in equal opportunities and are monitored closely by watchdogs. Eg. M&S.

Answer 2

Yes, technically. They can't ask if you are pregnant nor can they fire you simply for being pregnant. They can, however, fire you for any other reason and sometimes even for not telling them you were pregnant and justify it as bring because you didn't tell them you would need time off etc...and that it would cause a hardship to the business.

Unfortunately though, in the real world there are companies that just won't hire someone who is obviously pregnant. Their logic tends to be why train someone just to have them leave in a few months or take a leave of absence? They don't have to give a reason for not hiring you if they had other qualified applicants so unless you can absolutely prove the reason they didn't hire you is because you are pregnant you have no recourse.

But it's not always like that. I found out I was two months pregnant a couple of weeks after I started a new job and I was really afraid they'd think I was keeping something from them and fire me, but my boss had no problems with it whatsoever.

Answer 3

Yes you can get a job while pregnant. Most companies will find an excuse not to hire you if you tell them that your pregnant . Legally they cannot tell you that they won't hire you because of pregnancy but, they can say that they are looking for someone with more qualifications or some other excuse. If they hire you and then find out that your pregnant and then fire you then you can sue them for discrimination. Good luck at finding a job and be careful at what type of work you choose, you cannot lift anything over 10lbs and the further along you get the less that you'll be able to do employment wise.

Answer 4

In the Uk, you must tell your new employer that you will need to take leave.
You cannot work past a month before your due date. You must inform your employer of this date.

They do not have to pay you any maternity leave, until you have worked there for a full year before you knew you were preg. They may have to re-employ you after you have taken 26 weeks off, depending on your contract, if it is a reputable company who want your skills.

If you are looking at a poorly payed job and long hours or poor conditions, you would be as well to leave the job anyway, and take up a part time colege course, Maths and English classes and computing is often free and will help you later on.

However if you are talking about a £30,000+ job and an executive position for which you were headhunted, then your case is stronger and you are less disposable for your skills. Although you are protected under the DTI (department of Trade and Industry) Working time regulations. http://www.dti.gov.uk/employment/employment-legislation/employment-guidance/page34031.html

If you are self employed you may want to return to work earlier, a few days after the birth in fact! Should you wish.

While you are off on leave and not getting any income you will get benefits, and a £500 grant for your baby too.

If you were employed as temporary and told them you were expecting a baby at the start, dont automatically expect to go back to that job.

If they have offered you a permenent position and know about your situation, then you will be able to return to the job after your 26 week leave.

When you return to work you can apply fr WFTC working tax credits, and you may get help with childcare.

You will also get £17.50 child benefit (family allowance).

Just some ideas.

Answer 5

Aswell as not asking if you are pregnant they can not mention your pregnancy in any way shape or form. Even asking when you are due, what you are expecting etc. If they do and you are not offered the position you could claim that they have made an issue out of your pregnancy by instigating a discussion on it.

The way I see it, any female employee could become pregnant at any time. They could employ someone whoo wasn't pregnant at the time only to be told they are expecting two weeks after starting the job. Only thing to check is what maternity pay you would expect to receive as length of service will have a bearing on what you will be entltled to

Answer 6

Yes. I wouldn't tell them you are pregnant up front, unless you are already showing or will be showing soon. Once you get the job though, be a great employee and help make plans for your job responsibilities once you take a maternity leave. If you plan to come back and work again, just stay in touch while on leave. If you don't, be kind in your departure and don't burn bridges should you like it and want to come back a year or two later.

Answer 7

It's a bit like the will I be able to play the pianno after this operation, yes of course if you could play the pianno before. It depends on the job you go for of course, but being pregnant doesn't make you unemployable, unless you are a man which would probably be so amazing you'd get rich on the articles and documentaries about you.

Answer 8

legally, a company cannot reject you because you are pregnant, but i would imagine that it would be very dificult to find a job when you are pregnant. Many places will use another excuse not to hire you i think, as they cannot say its because you are pregnant. It is very unfair, i wanted a new job but had to stay with the one i had because i found out i was pregnant.

Answer 9

Yes you can, and if you get turned down for the job and you can prove it was because of the pregnancy you might be able to prosecute them for sex discrimination.

Any differential of treatment that relates to either pregnancy or child care is automatic sex discrimination and is challengable in the courts. You would need to take specific advice though.

Answer 10

It would be illegal for a company to deny you a job simply because you are pregnant