I had a baby when I was 15 and I am now 17 and expecting my second child who is due in November. When my boss found out she asked me to resign and told me that the job environment was no place for a pregnant woman. I work at McDonalds. As of that wasn't enough, there is another woman working there that is much farther along then I am. She is married and 25. I believe this is descrimination. Does anyone know of any rights I can thing to? What should I do?
2007-04-03 06:54:35 · 15 answers · asked by K 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Someone asked. The baby is due November 9th.
2007-04-03 07:05:52 · update #1
WOW. Get a lawyer- they may do it probono or for a cut of the money-- this is SERIOUS and ILLEGAL discrimination.
Ask for a very large severance package that will be equivalent to like a year's worth of pay in order to avoid court.... Even without him being nicer ot hte 25 year old he CANNOT tell you that the job environemnt is "no place for a pregnant woman".
2007-04-03 07:00:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
That is discrimination and you should do something about it. Is your boss worried about the reputation of the business or something or how it will look on him? It's McDonalds! It's not like you work for some big firm or something like that. The more mature and adult you handle this situation, the better you will be. Take care of this, for you and your children. Worst case scenario with this is you could be fired, then sue the company for lots of money. Be strong. You'll get through this.
2007-04-03 14:06:47 · answer #2 · answered by iamjoesmamma 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends where you live. If you're from Canada, then contact the Human Rights Board and file a complaint. There would be no cost to you and they would investigate your claim and assist you on how to proceed and explain your rights etc.My previous employer claimed that my "position was eliminated" whie I was on maternity leave after only returning to work 9 months previously from my previous child.
I believe having children had something to do with it, but I signed an agreement where I agreed to not sue because they could have gotten in BIG trouble.
2007-04-03 13:59:51 · answer #3 · answered by babypocket2005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That was descrimination! You could sue them for that! and you should call the Human Rights Commission. the number is 1-800-233-3247. Good luck. That was really unfair
2007-04-03 14:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by sarah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately McDonald's have been known quite a bit to be discriminative its the first I've heard of your type of case. Even still if their is any proof or even wind of discrimination you can go to a lawyer about it. Its how they made you feel that matters. Specially with the other pregnant woman being there it was wrong of them to can you.
2007-04-03 14:01:13 · answer #5 · answered by DistantDoll 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would take a recorder in to your boss without him knowing and ask him again why you should resign. Get it on tape. Then go see a probono lawyer or one that gets paid after you win the case. Sounds like discrimination to me!
2007-04-03 14:19:06 · answer #6 · answered by melodi_jean_99 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does McDonald's have a union? If so, contact them... If not, call an attorney.. That is discrimination and I would not stand for it.. Whenever I go to McDonald's, I see a lot of younger women pregnant and they are pretty far along... Call that attorney now... Good luck
2007-04-03 14:01:46 · answer #7 · answered by Debbie B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Remind your boss that discriminating against a pregnant woman is against the law. If he gives you any more problems, you contact HIS boss and tell him the same thing. Document all of it, including names, dates and conversations. If they fire you, you can sue them.
But truthfully, given that you're on your feet all day in a place like that, it's probably not a good place to be. I know finding a new job may not be possible for you, but in a way I agree with him.
2007-04-03 13:59:52 · answer #8 · answered by Waiting and Wishing 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Speak to someone at the EEOC. Equal Employment Oppurtunity Commission.
2007-04-03 13:59:16 · answer #9 · answered by Mommy of 2 Boys 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is against the law for her to say that. You need to tell her boss, and if they do nothing go to her boss's boss!! And do not let her bully you into quiting your job know is when you need it more then ever!! Good luck with everything and make sure she gets in trouble that's BS!!
2007-04-03 14:01:15 · answer #10 · answered by alaskagirl 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋