What to do if 5 days after telling my employer that I was pregnant, they gave me a terrible review and said I needed to show improvement in 30 days?
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What to do if 5 days after telling my employer that I was pregnant, they gave me a terrible review and said I needed to show improvement in 30 days?
I have been working really hard. They recently said “you are not thinking outside the box”. My 30 days is up soon and I’m afraid that I’ll be fired.
Asked on October 29, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It is illegal to discriminate against a woman in employment because of pregnancy--and such discrimination is not made legal simply by claiming that a negative employment action is due to some other reason. From what you write, there is reason to think that you are suffering discrimination: you should document all your performance and achievement of goals, as well as anything said to/about you in regards to your performance, and then--if any negative action is taken against you in 30 days--speak with your state's equal/civil rights agency and.or consult with an employment law attorney.
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