Layoff while Pregnant

Wish
ubthghji

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ubthghji
Aug 28, 2021 8 Comments

Wife is currently pregnant and her company just underwent an acquisition which likely would result in layoffs. She’s concerned about have a gap in her resume but also don’t feel it’s right to find another job only to go on mat leave soon after(most likely won’t qualified for paid leave either)

Any tips on strategy here? #parenting #working #matleave

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  • Rambus
    UxgJ80

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    UxgJ80
    It’s a special moment . Don’t worry. Focus on enjoying parenthood. As long you have right skills and genuine reason for gap . Nobody cares .
    Aug 28, 2021 0
  • If there is a gap for a valid reason like that, most employers shouldn't care.

    Even though they are hard to find, there are some companies that offer insurance and parental leave day one. I was offered a position at my company and told them I would need a week off when my wife gave birth a month after the start date. They told me the insurance and parental leave started day one and to enjoy the time with family.
    Aug 28, 2021 0
  • If I’m CA, you can’t get laid off when on maternity leave. You can sue
    Aug 28, 2021 0
  • Boeing
    Soviet🇷🇺

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    Soviet🇷🇺
    Sue employer if she got laid off
    Aug 28, 2021 1
    • Probably a waste of time. I dont think there are laws in the US protecting "protected class people" from layoffs. By definition if they are laying off a group, how would you prove discrimination against one person?
      Aug 28, 2021
  • Datadog
    arkant

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    arkant
    Gaps for pregnancy are fine. Yes, it's a career setback but no career is worth your wife's and future child's health.
    Aug 28, 2021 0