Is it legal to layoff pregnant woman 1 week before due date ?

[Anonymous]

My company is about to downsize bigtime. A lawyer in my office today asked me about my exact due date. Can they technically lay me off right now ? I think they can, just not while on FMLA leave right ?

Anyone know....want to know what to do if it happens since I wont have much time to think since I am on baby watch.

[Anonymous]

They can't lay you off because of your pregnancy (or your leave, for that matter), but being pregnant and/or on leave doesn't protect you from a layoff.

[Anonymous]

What size company do you work for?

Are they offering severance packages?

My company had a restructuring while I was pregnant and I was let go. I threatened to file a lawsuit stating that it was pregnancy discrimination and negotiated a better offer.

It is also my understanding that you can be let go while on FMLA in certain situations - for example - if your entire dept is let go.

[Anonymous]

You might want to get advice from the WorkLife Law Hotline: [e-mail], or by calling 1-800-981-9495 or 202-680-8964.

http://www.worklifelaw.org/

They can tell you what to do now to protect yourself, in case something happens. #1 I'm guessing is to document everything.