Disclosing pregnancy before start of a new job?

[Anonymous]

I was earlier in my pregnancy than you are, but I interviewed for a job while pregnant with a government entity. I think I disclosed to the HR officials when I accepted the position (maybe 12 weeks along?), but I did not say anything directly to the people I would be working for. I started when I was around 15 weeks pregnant. I disclosed pretty early on after I started, though, to my boss and coworkers (maybe a month later). I received 8 weeks paid leave, which was what they were required to give me by law. If they aren't required to give you anything, you really will need to disclose when you accept to find out what you'll receive/negotiate paid/unpaid leave. (ridiculous that this is where we are in 2025, but alas).

My employer will make exceptions and offer unpaid leave for folks who had pre-planned vacations before they can build up paid leave days. If they want you, they'll deal with a few months of leave to get you on board for the long haul.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Not nuts to apply. I’ve successfully done the same and hired a pregnant woman as well. After you receive the offer, let your new supervisor know you are pregnant and ask to discuss how you would be able to manage some maternity leave. You need to be open to a short leave. I only took 8 weeks. I gave my employee 12. Depending on how long the search takes and when they need someone, they could be willing to wait until after you have the baby for you to start as well. All a discussion for after you have the offer. And don’t listen to the poster who said people won’t trust you. That’s nonsense.

I would give you one week maternity leave, if that. Above PP is wrong. You are coming to a job for six to eight weeks and then taking maternity leave for whatever you can finagle and other employees will have to do your job and this does not foster warm feelings for you

And this human hiding behind anonymity is why America is going down the drain. Disgusting.

I do not believe in screwing employees or employers and I particularly do not like liars.

Just because someone doesn’t want to put themselves at risk for an illegal dismissal does not make them a liar or trying to screw anyone over. Go lick a boot.

Such a low class saying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was earlier in my pregnancy than you are, but I interviewed for a job while pregnant with a government entity. I think I disclosed to the HR officials when I accepted the position (maybe 12 weeks along?), but I did not say anything directly to the people I would be working for. I started when I was around 15 weeks pregnant. I disclosed pretty early on after I started, though, to my boss and coworkers (maybe a month later). I received 8 weeks paid leave, which was what they were required to give me by law. If they aren't required to give you anything, you really will need to disclose when you accept to find out what you'll receive/negotiate paid/unpaid leave. (ridiculous that this is where we are in 2025, but alas).

My employer will make exceptions and offer unpaid leave for folks who had pre-planned vacations before they can build up paid leave days. If they want you, they'll deal with a few months of leave to get you on board for the long haul.

Where does a law exist that mandates employers give leave, let alone paid leave, if they’ve been there for less than a year?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I was earlier in my pregnancy than you are, but I interviewed for a job while pregnant with a government entity. I think I disclosed to the HR officials when I accepted the position (maybe 12 weeks along?), but I did not say anything directly to the people I would be working for. I started when I was around 15 weeks pregnant. I disclosed pretty early on after I started, though, to my boss and coworkers (maybe a month later). I received 8 weeks paid leave, which was what they were required to give me by law. If they aren't required to give you anything, you really will need to disclose when you accept to find out what you'll receive/negotiate paid/unpaid leave. (ridiculous that this is where we are in 2025, but alas).

My employer will make exceptions and offer unpaid leave for folks who had pre-planned vacations before they can build up paid leave days. If they want you, they'll deal with a few months of leave to get you on board for the long haul.

Where does a law exist that mandates employers give leave, let alone paid leave, if they’ve been there for less than a year?

There isn't one. Pregnant women believe they are so special that they can demand paid maternity leave if they have only been in job for a month!

[Anonymous]

My employer provides 6 months of mat leave and 4 months of pat leave, it’s a day 1 benefit (you get it as long as you’ve started the job before the baby is born). I disclosed to my manager in my first 1:1 at 28 weeks pregnant. I was nervous but it was fine. Pregnancy is a protected class, but people definitely discriminate against it. Figure out what your employers benefits are and either disclose while negotiating (so that you get some time off) or after you’ve started (if you’re happy with their policies) depending on their policies.

No one at my company thinks it’s dishonest and it’s illegal for them to not hire you because you’re pregnant. Though everyone I know who’s sued have gotten peanuts.

[Anonymous]

Forgot to add, I’m currently pregnant with my second and plan to disclose sometime between 12-21 weeks (after NIPT or Anatomy scan). I’m planning on disclosing in that window before planning for next half.

[Anonymous]

You are the reason I stopped hiring women under 40, OP.

[Anonymous]

Let me guess, first time Mom? Your career will matter much less after the baby is born. Don't bother switching jobs.

[Anonymous]

Wow, lots of sexism here!

I hired a woman who looked 45 weeks pregnant at the interview (she was short, skinny, and all belly). After we gave the offer, she negotiated to start when Baby was 12 weeks before accepting.

That baby just went to college and Mom still works with us. She is awesome - good employees know that three months is a blip in a career, and anyone can need that kind of leave at anytime. NBD.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow, lots of sexism here!

I hired a woman who looked 45 weeks pregnant at the interview (she was short, skinny, and all belly). After we gave the offer, she negotiated to start when Baby was 12 weeks before accepting.

That baby just went to college and Mom still works with us. She is awesome - good employees know that three months is a blip in a career, and anyone can need that kind of leave at anytime. NBD.

Someone diagnosed with cancer is not someone hiding a pregnancy and screwing a new employer.

[Anonymous]

That’s fine I wouldn’t work for you either. I specifically picked a team that had lots of parents and where the manager was a parent. I had over 20 managers competing for me to join their teams.

[Anonymous]

I definitely would not work there.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Not nuts to apply. I’ve successfully done the same and hired a pregnant woman as well. After you receive the offer, let your new supervisor know you are pregnant and ask to discuss how you would be able to manage some maternity leave. You need to be open to a short leave. I only took 8 weeks. I gave my employee 12. Depending on how long the search takes and when they need someone, they could be willing to wait until after you have the baby for you to start as well. All a discussion for after you have the offer. And don’t listen to the poster who said people won’t trust you. That’s nonsense.

I would give you one week maternity leave, if that. Above PP is wrong. You are coming to a job for six to eight weeks and then taking maternity leave for whatever you can finagle and other employees will have to do your job and this does not foster warm feelings for you

And this human hiding behind anonymity is why America is going down the drain. Disgusting.

I do not believe in screwing employees or employers and I particularly do not like liars.

Just because someone doesn’t want to put themselves at risk for an illegal dismissal does not make them a liar or trying to screw anyone over. Go lick a boot.

Such a low class saying.

DP. That's rich coming from a low-class human.

[Anonymous]

Dont bother

[Anonymous]

You’d need to double check the validity of these and if they have a waiting period but tons of companies offer paid leave

https://fairygodboss.com/career-topics/paid-maternity-leave-companies-who-offer-the-most-paid-leave