Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Can someone fire you Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]My Dreams WILL Wait[/m] at 9:57 am on Jan. 5, 2009[quote]I don't think so.No, it wouldn't be fair[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Chava Posted at 9:38 am on Jan. 5, 2009 Can someone fire you because you didn't tell them you were pregnant in an interview. Though no one asked and the application said not to imply it?

Replies JennyColada Posted at 1:20 pm on Jan. 9, 2009 I think that having to take a substantial amount of time off is definitely something worth mentioning in the interview. Hell, I told my potential employer about a week-long vacation. It sounds kind of shady that you were trying to withhold that information, but I suppose that's your option to do so. Seems an awkward position to put yourself, and your employer, in though, when you just get hired and are nearly immediately trying to get maternity leave. Chava Posted at 3:30 pm on Jan. 7, 2009 My job had nothing about pregnancy in the writing. All the application said was that it was an equal opportunity employer and not to disclose things within the application that would imply sex, race, age, pregnancy, or marriage status etc. I'm not sure if that was supposed to go on through to the interview though. Chiefette Posted at 3:10 pm on Jan. 7, 2009 Quote: from katrinadoodle at 3:29 pm on Jan. 7, 2009 Quote: from Glory at 11:37 am on Jan. 7, 2009 Quote: from katrinadoodle at 2:34 pm on Jan. 7, 2009 Quote: from Glory at 5:38 am on Jan. 7, 2009 I think you can be fired for with holding pertainent information, and being pregnant is something that they have a right to know about.  They may have regulations and such.  Especially if it is incorportated with some kind of insurance.  I know where I work if you don't tell them you are pregnant when you get hired, or within 3 months of being pregnant, you can lose your job.   That policy is illegal. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act prevents an employer from refusing to hire or firing a pregnant woman due to her pregnancy or a pregnancy related illness.    If it was, they wouldn't be doing it.  They would be unable to do the job, and they are required to tell within 3 months because they don't want to be responsible for harm to the fetus.  If you tell them, they move you to a different department, where you can do the job.  If you don't tell them, you can be fired. That's still wrong. You're not legally required to tell your employer about any personal information about yourself or your family. You don't have to tell them if you're pregnant and they can't fire someone for not disclosing the information. They also aren't liable for any harm that comes to the fetus as long as they inform ALL employees of any danger that could come to the fetus in the event of a pregnancy. It is not wrong.  They do not want to have to deal with the liability.  They are legally required to tell with the work that most of the people I work with do.  It is in the contract when they start work.  Most of it could easily cause a miscarriage or harm to others.  They can fire them for not disclosing information that can potentially cause harm to themselves or others, at that point they are considered a liability.  They may not technically be liable, but that isn't going to stop someone from suing them, and chances are that person would win.   katrinadoodle Posted at 2:36 pm on Jan. 7, 2009 I don't know. You would have to see what their policies are for regular medical leave. Chava Posted at 2:26 pm on Jan. 7, 2009 I don't need that much and can't afford that much. One month is all I'm going to take even if they give me more. I think it'll become obvious here in the next month anyways. And if I didn't have to disclose it then they can't really say anything to me as long as I tell them I'm going to miss work starting in the middle of April through the middle or end of May. I only work 20-25 hours a week anyways so I don't see it as a huge deal. They won't miss me much. katrinadoodle Posted at 2:22 pm on Jan. 7, 2009 I am not sure what the laws are about regular medical emergencies. But I do know that if you told them they are legally required to give you up to 12 weeks of medical leave (paid or unpaid) within the first year if you ask for it. Chava Posted at 2:17 pm on Jan. 7, 2009 So I wouldn't even have to tell them why I need to miss a month of work and can bring in a doctor's slip writting it off as surgery or a medical emergency. (Surgery in case of a C-section)? katrinadoodle Posted at 12:29 pm on Jan. 7, 2009 Quote: from Glory at 11:37 am on Jan. 7, 2009 Quote: from katrinadoodle at 2:34 pm on Jan. 7, 2009 Quote: from Glory at 5:38 am on Jan. 7, 2009 I think you can be fired for with holding pertainent information, and being pregnant is something that they have a right to know about. They may have regulations and such. Especially if it is incorportated with some kind of insurance. I know where I work if you don't tell them you are pregnant when you get hired, or within 3 months of being pregnant, you can lose your job.    That policy is illegal. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act prevents an employer from refusing to hire or firing a pregnant woman due to her pregnancy or a pregnancy related illness. If it was, they wouldn't be doing it. They would be unable to do the job, and they are required to tell within 3 months because they don't want to be responsible for harm to the fetus. If you tell them, they move you to a different department, where you can do the job. If you don't tell them, you can be fired. That's still wrong. You're not legally required to tell your employer about any personal information about yourself or your family. You don't have to tell them if you're pregnant and they can't fire someone for not disclosing the information. They also aren't liable for any harm that comes to the fetus as long as they inform ALL employees of any danger that could come to the fetus in the event of a pregnancy. Chava Posted at 12:02 pm on Jan. 7, 2009 If you didn't tell them then they wouldn't be liable. Besides I wouldn't have to disclose any other medical information unless of course I was driving and had seizures or something like that but pregnancy doesn't interfere with work at all usually until around 8 months or so. Even then it's about a month off and then you're back to working so I don't think it's pertinent for them to know until around 7 months unless something you're doing could harm the baby and then there would be no reason not to tell them. But my job requires me to push buttons. Chiefette Posted at 11:37 am on Jan. 7, 2009 Quote: from katrinadoodle at 2:34 pm on Jan. 7, 2009 Quote: from Glory at 5:38 am on Jan. 7, 2009 I think you can be fired for with holding pertainent information, and being pregnant is something that they have a right to know about.  They may have regulations and such.  Especially if it is incorportated with some kind of insurance.  I know where I work if you don't tell them you are pregnant when you get hired, or within 3 months of being pregnant, you can lose your job. That policy is illegal. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act prevents an employer from refusing to hire or firing a pregnant woman due to her pregnancy or a pregnancy related illness. If it was, they wouldn't be doing it.  They would be unable to do the job, and they are required to tell within 3 months because they don't want to be responsible for harm to the fetus.  If you tell them, they move you to a different department, where you can do the job.  If you don't tell them, you can be fired. katrinadoodle Posted at 11:34 am on Jan. 7, 2009 Quote: from Glory at 5:38 am on Jan. 7, 2009 I think you can be fired for with holding pertainent information, and being pregnant is something that they have a right to know about. They may have regulations and such. Especially if it is incorportated with some kind of insurance. I know where I work if you don't tell them you are pregnant when you get hired, or within 3 months of being pregnant, you can lose your job. That policy is illegal. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act prevents an employer from refusing to hire or firing a pregnant woman due to her pregnancy or a pregnancy related illness. MissPrixy07 Posted at 9:36 am on Jan. 7, 2009 I'm not really sure. I think, though, that it's illegal to fire you because of that. If they didn't ask you, or notice in the interview, I think you should be fine. I would have an attorney on hold just in case, especially with a baby on the way. I wasn't working while I was pregnant with my little girl, so I'm not really sure how that all works out. Chiefette Posted at 5:38 am on Jan. 7, 2009 I think you can be fired for with holding pertainent information, and being pregnant is something that they have a right to know about.  They may have regulations and such.  Especially if it is incorportated with some kind of insurance.  I know where I work if you don't tell them you are pregnant when you get hired, or within 3 months of being pregnant, you can lose your job. definite124 Posted at 4:45 pm on Jan. 6, 2009 they can't ...but they'll find another lame reason to do so .... Niick Posted at 11:59 am on Jan. 5, 2009 Quote: from i r sekz at 12:41 pm on Jan. 5, 2009 Depends on the state in the US. In Maryland they do not have to provide a reason for termination. It's not a state thing, that's a national thing. Any form of disrimination is illegal. However, your company may have a probationary period, where during a set time(At my work it's 3 months) they can fire you without giving you a reason, but after that they must have a valid reason. Although you may not be getting any money during your mat. leave because you will not have been working there very long. Most recent 15 of 35 previous replies displayed.