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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Employers are often so afraid of a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit that they won’t fire a pregnant person. I think you should share that you are pregnant. [/quote]

She would have to prove they laid her off because she is pregnant and if there are layoffs of many people, it's unlikely she could even get a good lawyer to take her case.  Some of you are just holding your breath to sue for pregnancy discrimination![/quote]

Yes and no to the above, but before I dive into that: I'm so sorry that you're going through this OP. It's a perfect storm and it sounds incredibly stressful. My heart goes out to you and your family.

I would wait to tell your employer... If your employer is laying off a bunch of people it will be hard for you to prove that you are being laid off as a result of being pregnant and no one wants to go through a lawsuit. That is a last resort situation and it's not likely to end in your favor given the circumstances that you've described. Also, it will be emotionally wrenching (and potentially expensive). Are you prepared for that? Also, if you sue your employer for pregnancy discrimination you probably won't be able to get a recommendation from them in the future, which could complicate job searches down the line.

I'd tell my employer ONLY if they wanted to bring me back and I couldn't physically do the job. If they can bring you back and you can physically get through it or at least some of it then I'd try that approach first. Also, I know that you don't want to put your family through more than they can handle... but to the extent that you can have family help: have them help! Hoping things get better soon![/quote]

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