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Pregnancy Discrimination?????
Asked by A.S. from St. Louis
on November 3, 2006
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Ok, here's what happened. I was forced to leave work early before my daughter was born due to preterm labor concerns, when i went to return to work I was told I no lo...
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- In the state of Oklahoma FMLA covers 12 weeks of job guarantee if you have been working for the company for at least a year. Short term disability for a vaginal birth ...
- it is actually 6 weeks unless you had a c-section and then it is 10. They do not have to hold the position if you had to leave before your due date if you take more t...
- You are right it is 8 weeks. But he seems like he isn't a very family person and looking for new job might be better with a new baby.
Seeking Law Advice for Discrimination in the Workplace
Asked by T.H. from Lexington
on January 17, 2012
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Does anyone know of an attorney/law office in Lexington, KY that can advise on workplace discrimination pro bono? Background: I worked for company for 6 years, had s...
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- What is your discrimination? You had a child? Has your attendance been an issue? Did they say anything prior to your leave? As an HR professional, I'm not going to...
- I found this as a resource: http://research.lawyers.com/Kentucky/Employment-Law-in-Kentucky.html Personally, I don't think you have a case, since they terminated...
- What would be the discrimination? At my company, we've had lots of coworkers go on leave, and come back to find themselves out of job for reasons totally unrelated ...
Gender Discrimination
Asked by J.P. from Orlando
on September 12, 2007
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Okay ladies, you will eat this one up. I can't believe it myself. Last Wednesday my boss came to me and told me that my job position had been eliminated and that I was...
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- Before you hop to gender discrimination, (which it seems sorta like the case), you should consult a labor union such as Teamsters or another or at best an attorney. ...
- I don't think you were treated nicely, but I didn't catch why you think it's gender discrimination
- Hi J., I do believe that what happended to you is unfair, even unethical, however I do not believe it is necessarily "gender discrimnation." I would also suggest co...
Anyone Ever Dealt with or Know Someone That Has Filed Pregnancy Discrimination?
Asked by W.A. from Dallas
on December 4, 2008
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Has anyone ever gone through this? Obviously, my employer did not state they were going to fire me because I got pregnant. I worked through a staffing agency from Augu...
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- Yep, getting fired for being pregnant is clearly illegal (I believe the law was passed in the 1970's). Since you've worked at the company for less than 12 months, you...
- Many years ago (my baby is almost 26),I was hired as a cashier in a restaurant at a hotel. A couple of weeks after starting work, I brought a note from my doctor sayi...
- I know someone that sued and won a case a few years ago. I can ask her if she'll talk to you about her experience if you want. Let me know.
Feels like Discrimination--Boulder Moms and Others-Tell Me What the Deal Is
Asked by E.M. from Denver
on September 29, 2010
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Ok, so I've posted tons of questions on here about my ADHD, very bright, challenging, creative, social almost 5 year old. She misses the kindergarten cut off by about...
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- It sounds like she has not been denied enrollment yet. Try enrolling her and see if she is accepted first - if she isn't, then start looking around. As Thea said, not ...
- McK4, it wouldn't be fair to your child to place her in a school that she would struggle to keep up. If her case of ADHD is very mild, perhaps you can work with her a...
- Don't look at it from the negative...my DS has delayed speech. The preschool he went to, very nice one, could not accommodate a speech therapist for him. He went to th...
Breastfeeding Discrimination Incident
Asked by C.M. from Portland
on December 6, 2009
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Hey moms!
I was hoping to get everyone's advice on an incident that happened on a few days ago. I'm not going to mention names or anything because I'm remaining dis...
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- C.- I did a quick search about breastfeeding laws in Oregon. I found on the La Leche website (link below) women in Oregon are allowed to breastfeed. The rest of t...
- This is horrible, I am so sorry & you did the right thing. Lawyers can be jerks too, you need to find a good one that advocated for women because you definatly have a ...
- Michelle S and Marda P are spot on. The issue was not the nursing, although I do suspect that the office manager may have had some personal issues about it. When my ow...
Last ? I Swear.... for Today Anyway... Regarding Gay Rights...
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on January 27, 2012
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Not sure how to do a link on here, but I copied the site below. A New Hampshire bill would allow businesses to refuse services to gay couples (such as wedding photogr...
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- Well how about businesses start refusing service to people who have brown hair, or green eyes? I thought that our country would be moving forward and against discrimin...
- It's also akin to refusing services to minorities who have different cultural beliefs. This is discrimination, regardless of what some may call it. I truly do no...
- I am bisexual. I support gay marriage equality 100% I think that hate crimes should have additional penalties. I think a city facility, like a court house should ...
Myself
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on June 12, 2010
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Hi, I have been working in a husband/wife office for two years. My boss's wife does not like me. She doesnt speak to me. When I try to talk to her she just anawers ...
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- I agree with the others - unfortunately being a bi*ch isn't against the law. You should start documenting your pay issues. Instead of going in and talking with her, ...
- I've worked in an environment like that and I know it is hell. Every day was torture. I feel for you. I would start looking for a new job as soon as possible and leave...
- I Know that jobs are difficult to find in today's economy but I would certainly be looking for a more pleasant work atmosphere if I were you? Think about it, you spend...
Personal Questions Being Asked on Job Applications.
Asked by S.J. from Denver
on June 18, 2010
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How common is it these days for employment applications to ask any of the following questions:
Are you affiliated with a church? Are you active on any social networ...
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- Most of these questions are not appropriate and should not be asked, unless they are directly related to the job. Church, smoking, and drinking are all discriminary q...
- They can ask but you do not have to answer some of those questions. You can even check with the labor board to find out your rights to be sure. The only way religion c...
- i know it's illegal to ask the chruch question because they could use that as discrimination. i'm not sure about the drinking and smoking question. now the social netw...
Pregnancy and Job Balance
Asked by C.W. from Phoenix
on May 28, 2010
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I am 8 or 9 weeks pregnant, so not ready to tell people in general. I work in a very small bar that by definition, would not be covered under the no pregnancy discrim...
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- Every company that pays federal taxes is upheld to the FEDERAL law for FMLA (familymedical leave act) if you have worked at you job for 1 year (or more in your case.. ...
- I think that you should talk to your employer and let him know that you are pregnant. You won't be able to hide it for long, nor should you. Hopefully, he will value...
- I can see how you feel trapped. If I were you, I'd put the house-buying plans on hold for a while. You need to find a sustainable work-home balance. Even if you manage...
