manager told me not to submit maternity leave request for my upcoming delivery, next day laid off...
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Anonymous
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Is there any foul play here?
History: Been with the company for 10 years. 8 consecutive years received average performance reviews. 9th year requested maternity leave and was away for a few months. That year received my first below average performance review and placed on a pip. 10th year boss knew I will be away for my second maternity leave and he suggested to wait a day or so before submitting the request. At that time, did not think anything of it. Next day was informed I was being laid off. Just was wondering if anything is there, whatever it may be. |
Anonymous
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I would sue. Absolutely.
Is anything in writing? |
Anonymous
| You need to speak to an employment law attorney. |
Anonymous
| I hope you can get them, OP, because there is clearly intent behind it. |
Anonymous
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1. Lawyer up
2. Hit the gym 3. Delete your facebook |
Anonymous
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Lawyer.
Signed, A lawyer |
Anonymous
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I am just flabbergasted reading this. There is definitely something there. Document the outline in your OP and get a lawyer.
And, as much as you can, be glad you don't have to return. It sucks to be without a job, but at least there's a better future in that than returning to a shitty job with shitty people. |
Anonymous
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They likely planned on terminating you before you announced your intention to take leave. Your supervisor knew HR wouldn't let him/her term you once you'd submitted your leave request. While you may have a case just on the timeline, it's likely they've documented your less than stellar performance. You may be able to get some settlement out of them, but you probably don't have a strong case.
Signed, An attorney who does some employment |
Anonymous
| Time to call a lawyer. |
Anonymous
| He knew you were being laid off and didn't want a pregnancy-related lawsuit. Seems you've never been a great employee so they don't want to invest in you. |
Anonymous
| 1-800-LAWYER |
Anonymous
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I was in a similar situation: I told my manager I was pregnant two weeks before I was let go. I did not accept the standard severance package and negotiated for additional paid leave and benefits.
I used a lawyer and just the threat of a maternity discrimination lawsuit enabled me to negotiate to get what I wanted. |
Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
Riddle me this... I once worked at a company where I received yearly reviews below the average. Survived multiple layoffs where the ones who were laid off were far more talented than I. Was I just cost effective (doing acceptable work but paid less compared to peers)? The company used stack ranking. |
Anonymous
| Contact a lawyer. Do it sooner rather than later, OP. You have a great case |