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I work in a child care center and just found out that I am 10 weeks pregnant. My boss told me I am a liability and to find another job. She gave me about a month. I am so hurt and upset. I've worked for them nearly three years. Would you fire an sub or assistant for being pregnant?
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No, that's against the law. I'd request the decision in writing... and then take it to an attorney. -
No that is a silly reason to let someone go. I have worked in childcare with several pregnant women and have never had an issue with any of them. You are not a liability at all.Comment
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Her excuse is I could hurt the baby while working in a two year old class. With, bending and picking them up. I worked through my last pregnancy cleaning houses and stuff. I just can't believe it. And the kicker is that they let another employee work until she was eight months.Comment
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Sounds like she's been burned before by someone possibly claiming workman's comp for an injury to their unborn child, but that's no excuse. You are not that person. I don't think it's legal. A lot of states are "at will", meaning they can fire and hire without reason. BUT giving your pregnancy as a reason IS illegal. At least, it is in alabama. I'd find out if your state is "at will".Comment
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I looked it up and MS has no law saying it's illegal, but federal law says it is unless the employer has less than 15 employees... then I guess it's perfectly legal. As ridiculous as that is.Comment
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At will means employers can hire and fire at will, without reason. They can just tell you to hit the road without explanation. Not fair, I know, but it's legal. BUT, I don't think they can fire you and say it's because you're pregnant. That's discrimination. Just like they can't say we're not hiring you because your black or we're firing you because you have a disability. That's totally illegal and just plain wrong. So, pregnant or not, they would be within their rights to fire you with no reason and you would have to walk. But firing you and saying it's because you're pregnant is illegal.Comment
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What does the law in Mississippi say about pregnancy discrimination?
There are no specific state laws in Mississippi forbidding discrimination on the basis of pregnancy.
However, there are federal laws that protect women by prohibiting pregnancy discrimination. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include pregnancy as an illegal ground for discrimination.
Under federal law, what is illegal?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbids an employer from refusing to hire, terminating or "otherwise discriminat[ing] against any individual with respect to [her] compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of [her] sex..."
The law defines "because of [her] sex" to mean "because of...pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions..."
Who is covered by Title VII?
Any employee who works for an employer with 15 or more employees and has faced discrimination because she is pregnant can bring an action under the law.Comment
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What a ridiculous excuse to let you go!
I worked in a daycare center with both of my pregnancies. In fact, with my first, I was in labor at work (didn't know it) and with my second, I worked up until 2 days before they decided to induce me. I was the lead teacher in the toddler room and picked kids up all the time and if I couldn't, then I didn't, but that rarely happened. Plus, why would you need to pick 2 year olds up all the time? Sorry that happened to you!Comment
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