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[quote=Anonymous]I accepted an offer when 4 weeks pregnant (yes, I actually got a BFP a few hours after accepting the offer, although I suspected I might be pregnant before then).  I disclosed at around 15 weeks, and my boss was awesome about getting HR to allow me the same amount of time off that I would have gotten had I been eligible for FMLA.  The HR did send me an official letter that while they allowed me to take off, that I was not to construe that as being eligible for FMLA (I guess that was their CYA move in case they decided to terminate me during my leave after all).  This was a few years ago though, the job market was booming and my area in particular was really hot.  I had nothing to lose because I had been laid off from my prior job and this was the only offer I had, but honestly I don't know if I would do it again especially if I was employed and in the current job market.  At the very least, you should disclose after you get an offer.  You won't be eligible for FMLA so I would definitely make sure they know you will be out, and find out their leave policy before accepting.[/quote]

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